Stable NotesField guide № 01
Dark bay horse galloping through golden dust at sunset

Six breeds, six reasons horses were shaped the way they are.

Every breed below is a record of what people needed: speed, pulling power, endurance, or a steady head around cattle.

Breeds

Arabian horse

Arabian

The oldest documented breed. Dished face, high tail carriage and legendary endurance over long desert distances.

Origin
Arabian Peninsula
Height
14.1 – 15.1 hh
Temperament
Hot-blooded, intelligent
Thoroughbred horse

Thoroughbred

Built for speed over a mile and a quarter. Deep chest, long legs and the fastest sustained gallop of any breed.

Origin
England
Height
15.2 – 17 hh
Temperament
Spirited, sensitive
Friesian horse

Friesian

Always black, with feathered legs and a mane left uncut. A medieval war horse turned carriage and dressage favourite.

Origin
Friesland, Netherlands
Height
15 – 17 hh
Temperament
Willing, gentle
American Quarter Horse horse

American Quarter Horse

Named for outrunning anything over a quarter mile. Heavy hindquarters and an instinct for working cattle.

Origin
United States
Height
14 – 16 hh
Temperament
Calm, biddable
Clydesdale horse

Clydesdale

A draft giant weighing up to a tonne. High-stepping action and white feathering that sweeps the ground.

Origin
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Height
16 – 18 hh
Temperament
Docile, steady
Appaloosa horse

Appaloosa

Recognised by its spotted coat, mottled skin and striped hooves. Bred as a versatile trail and ranch horse.

Origin
Nez Perce, North America
Height
14.2 – 16 hh
Temperament
Hardy, loyal