8 Most Popular Horse Breeds in The World

According to experts, there’re near to 350 breeds of horses and ponies. From working and racing to casual riding and horseback riding, each species has its strengths and weaknesses. In this blog, we’ve provided a list of 10 most popular horses in the world categorized on the basis of their strengths.

1. American Quarter Horse – Liked by both beginners and professional equestrians all over the world, the American Quarter Horse is known for its agility, docility, and athleticism. Originally bred from English thoroughbreds and Native American Chickasaw horses, American Quarter Horses has the largest breed registry in the world.

2. Arabian – The Arabian and the mixed Arabian breed is one of the oldest breeds in the world. According to experts, Arabians are not the gentlest breed and are, therefore, not an ideal choice as a first-time buyer. However, they respond well to companionship of humans and can be loving and loyal as well.

3. Thoroughbreds - Thoroughbreds are one of the most popular racing horse breeds in North America. They’re also one of the most valuable and expensive breeds. Known for its agility, speed, and spirit, thoroughbreds are one of the best horses for racing and equestrian sports.

4. Appaloosa – This colorful, spotted Appaloosa horse breed was primarily developed for hunting and battle by the Native Americans in the northwest regions of the United States. According to experts, this breed is excellent for cattle herding and rodeo.

5. Morgan – The strength, elegance, and history of Morgan make it one of the most popular breeds and cultural icons in North America. Earlier, the muscle of the Morgan breed was used for clearing and tilling farms. Nowadays, it’s a popular driving and riding horse.

6. Warmbloods – These are medium-sized horses similar to American quarter horse. The horses are a bit high-tempered, fine-boned thoroughbred that are often used as substitutes to Arabians.

7. Ponies – Ponies are a category of horses and not any particular breed. Technically, it refers to the size of the horse. According to experts, a horse that is full-grown at 14.2 hands (57 inches) or less is considered a pony.

8. French Trotter Horse – French Trotter is a breed that was developed by crossing Norman Horses with Thoroughbred or Norfolk Trotters during the 19th century in France. The standard height of this breed is 61 to 65 inches and weighs up to 500 to 650 kg.

So, here was our list of the 8 most popular horse breeds in the world. While buying, always consider your preferences and budget.