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Peruvian Paso
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The Peruvian Paso is a breed that's loyal to their owners and has no trouble getting along with other animals. They are born with natural talent and so succeed easily in all areas.
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Pindos
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The Pindos breed is considered rather agile and surefooted, making it a great choice for long trips over rough terrain. They are used a lot in agriculture and pack duties.
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Pony of the Americas
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As the name would suggest, the Pony of the Americas breed is small but sweet. They're also rather smart and can travel on their own if needed. It's no wonder the breed has a huge following.
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Pottok
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Once utilized primarily in the circus, Pottoks are easy going and sensitive to their riders. They can be trusted to roam freely for miles without trouble and are beloved as riding horses.
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Quarter Horse
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Quarter Horses are an excellent all around breed with calm temperaments that make beginning riders love them. They are used frequently in rodeos and horse racing.
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Racking Horse
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The Racking horse is a very athletic breed and are used frequently in competitions to show off this ability. They do great as performers and are great for riding. But they're not all play as they can do a hard day's work.
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Rocky Mountain Horse
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A horse that's bred to take the harshest climates and terrain, the Rocky Moutain Horse is strong and fast. They're used on farms and in races, and mailmen frequently use them as a good form of transportation.
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Russian Heavy Draft
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One of the great prides from Russia's history, the Russian Heavy Draft is a powerful work horse with a gentle spirit. They're very easy to care for and great for all ages and all types of hard work.
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Russian Trotter
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An amazing racing breed, the Russian Trotter can withstand any task without any hint of aggression. They are tough but gentle and can withstand rather cold weather, as their country of origin would suggest.
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Schwarzwalder Kaltblut
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A great breed for riding, harness work, forestry, and agricultural work, the Schwarzwalder Kaltblut is a great breed for beginning riders. They have a unique and exceptionally shiny coat, making them stand out.
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Selle Francais
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A newer breed, the Selle Francais are race horses through and through. They're full of energy and incredibly quick, helping their popularity rise at a steady pace.
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Shagya Arab
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The Shagya Arab adores being a showman and does extremely well in competitions. They tend to be a great choice as a mounted animal as they can travel long distances without difficulty.
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Shetland
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Shetland ponies are immensely popular and also surprisingly strong, even at their size. They're great for kids and almost always tend to be pure bred due to where they frequently live as the area is secluded and introducing other breeds can be troublesome.
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Shire
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Shire horses are very large and very hard workers. They are, however, very easy to care for as they can be left alone for long periods of time without needing your imput, plus they're extremely patient.
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Sorraia
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Sorraias can work hard and for long periods of time. They're used mostly for harness work and riding purposes and are independent enough to just rely on themselves throughout the day.
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Suffolk Punch
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The Suffolk Punch were popular in England centuries ago because of their usefulness as harness workers and show horses, a sentiment that still prevails today. They are considered sweet, tender, and gentle.
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Tersk
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The Tersk breed excels at racing, competitions, and endurance training. They're fast and agile and tend to be simple to train. Very bright and pleasant, they just love to race.
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Thoroughbred
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Thoroughbreds helped to start the Sport of Kings thanks to their magnificent look and incredible speed for racing. Still used primarily as racing and show horses today, they are best trained by professionals.
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Waler
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The Waler is noted as one of the most loyal breeds of horses that can be trained with ease. They require little attention during the day as they are perfectly capable of taking care of themselves.
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Welsh Section A and B
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The Welsh Section A and B horses are mostly bred in solid colors and are noted for their riding abilties both in the competitive circuit and at home on the farm. They are generally eager to learn and make good work horses.
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