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Flightline is a bay stallion who was bred in Kentucky by Summer Wind Equine. [2] His sire is Tapit, who was the leading sire in North America in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Tapit is known as a source of stamina, having sired Belmont Stakes winners Tonalist, Creator, Tapwrit and Essential Quality, and also tends to pass on a "strong-willed disposition". [3]
A comprehensive list of horse and pony breeds from around the world, with descriptions, photos, and links. Learn about the characteristics, history, and registry of each breed, and how they are classified by size, type, and color.
A comprehensive list of horse breeds that originated or developed in Canada and the United States, with other names, notes and images. Learn about the history, characteristics and registration of each breed, from Alberta Wild Horse to Welara.
The muscling of the forearm should be not bulky unless the breed is known for this; i.e. Quarter Horses and more so in the Draft breeds; There should be an inverted "V" at the top of the chest. Long forearm. A long forearm is desirable, especially if the horse also has a short cannon. It increases leverage for maximum stride length and speed.
Haflinger is a chestnut horse breed developed in Austria and Italy in the late 19th century. Learn about its origin, traits, uses, and seven stallion lines that trace back to the foundation sire Folie.
Trakehner is a light warmblood breed of horse, originally developed at the East Prussian state stud farm in the town of Trakehnen from which the breed takes its name. The state stud [] was established in 1731 and operated until 1944, when the fighting of World War II led to the annexing of East Prussia by Russia, and the town containing the stud renamed as Yasnaya Polyana.
Learn about the history, characteristics, gaits and health of the Standardbred, an American horse breed developed for trotting or pacing at speed. The breed traces its origin to a Thoroughbred stallion named Messenger and a Norfolk Trotter mare named Hambletonian 10.
Learn about the history, characteristics, and classification of different horse breeds, from hot bloods to cold bloods to warmbloods. Find out how horse breeds are registered, selected, and bred for various purposes and disciplines.