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Akhal-Teke? Correct me if I'm wrong!

Here's another breed: This breed of horse is a recognized breed with its own registry (most of this info came from the registry website). It is a breed that was originally a work horse bred from imported draft horses and horses they called "local horses" (Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Morgans...) They have quite an interesting history! And a huge hint: they are often spotted.

Actually I was thinking of a Sugarbush draft, but good guess. :)
Is yours a falabella?

Here's another: This breed is a rare draft horse breed originating in Iowa.

Camargue

My Favorite breed was privileged to know the first of this breed imported into Western Australia a horse breed originating in the Netherlands. Although the conformation of the breed resembles that of a light draught horse, they are graceful and nimble for their size. It is believed that during the Middle Ages, ancestors of these horses were in great demand as war horses throughout continental Europe. Through the Early Middle Ages and High Middle Ages, their size enabled them to carry a knight in armour. In the Late Middle Ages, heavier, draught type animals were needed. Though the breed nearly became extinct on more than one occasion, the modern day horse is growing in numbers and popularity, used both in harness and under saddle. Most recently, the breed is being introduced to the field of dressage.

American Saddlebred?

Here's my new breed obsession:

Small horse native to Northern Iran, ranging anywhere between 9 and 11.2 hands tall. This is an ancient breed rediscovered in 1965 and brought back from semi-feral conditions. They exhibit and ambling gait and are exceptional jumpers. Used for driving, especially in narrow streets, and for children to ride. Because of this they are not very common, but many are starting to keep the breed for the purpose of crossing with larger breeds to make them more widely useful.

TWH is correct. Known for its unique 4 beat gait known as the running walk. I love that breed.

Sandy Creek is that the Paso FIno?

Another American farm horse, also gaited. Developed by settlers in the 19th century from the Ozarks.

I will guess that you are thinking of the Missouri Fox Trotter fantasyfarms.

Here is the next one - This is a rare breed that is gaited and comes from India, it is known for it's distinctive ears

Amber: Marwari?

European horse, bred for work with cattle in different ways. Also known as the royal horse of Europe. One of the breeds sub-stud books are perhaps the oldest stud book in the world,founded in 1748.

Not a Lipizzaner, but they are related. I should also mention that the stud book in the hint is perhaps the oldest continuos stud book

Hint: Google "royal horse of Europe" to find the answer to Green Stone Farm's entry. *G*

@sandycreek Peruvian Paso

@green_stone_farm Adulasian?

Baroque style American saddle horse, originally created as a cavalry horse during the civil war. Began it's "comeback" in the 1970's due to one man in Ohio. Breed is named for it's creator.

Green Stone Farm: Don?

No one has guessed mine one either :)

Correct :D

Correct...

Is that one the Lipizzaner? Bay Black and Grey?

@cliche: Granted, there are more than two paso breeds, but I was specifically thinking of the Peruvian Paso, since it wasn't until I got reading more about the Paso Fino yesterday that I had even heard of the Columbian Paso. According to my reading, each of them has its own approach to ambling gaits or their breeders have developed special names for the different speeds and foot-fall patterns.

@ Forestshadow: Boulonnais draft horse?

This dun breed from Norway has a distinctive mane which continues the dark dorsal stripe up to the ears.

Norwegian Fjord horse! One of my favorites! :)

Here's another breed: a short, stocky draft-type horse that is normally golden chestnut in color. They have a great disposition too!

No problem, jozyle. It can easily happen. Hmm. I'm not sure about fantasyfarms latest breed description.. I think I know yours, but I'll wait awhile to see if anyone else can answer it.

@ fantasyfarms New Forest Pony?

@jozylee Haflinger?


This British breed is noted for its flashy trot and elegant conformation. It is the only breed with both a horse and a pony division. The ponies are true ponies, not deliberately from smaller and smaller horses. Both horses and ponies are notably used in driving competition.

You're right, fantasyfarms.

New Forest Pony was a somewhat wild guess. It did seem unlikely, with so much draft mixed in. I'll have to do more research.

fantasy - Irish Draught?

For me, the giveaway was the bit about the native Connemara blood being used