Falabella horses origanted in Argentina and was developed by
an Irish settler named Patrick Newell. Mr. Newell came across a group of horses
that were freely roaming the open land. He created a herd and over time went on
to give the herd to his son-in-law, Juan Falabella. The breed gained their name
from this family ownership and passed down from generation to generation in the
Falabella family. They were designed to be horses that were small enough to be
enjoyed with children, but independent enough to help on ranches and even be
used as work horses.
Falabella horses are used for riding, in competitions, and
for showing. They do very well on large farms and in smaller, fenced-in areas
as pets. They are gentle and very w
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Faroe Ponies
Faroe Ponies (also known as Faroese Island Horses or Danish
Ponies), are small ponies, they are between 115 cm -125 cm tall. Because of
their height technically they are a pony, but people on the Faroe Islands call
them horses, because of their strength.
Faroe horses are an iconic image of the Faroe Islands. They
have been on the Faroe Islands for many hundred years. In the 1960s there were
approximately 5 - 6 horses left on the Faroe Islands because of the huge export
on horses to the mines in the United Kingdom. With a huge effort, that number
has now increased to about 50 horses and the aim is to maintain and develop
them further.
They are mainly brown, red, and black. They are very hardy,
friendly,
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Fell
Fell horses are considered very hardy and strong. Fell
horses come from England, primarily in the Lake District areas but they can be
found in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, and France. They are generally used
for riding and harness work. Some of them have very distinct markings, such as
a white star or black marking on their heads. They are simple to upkeep since
they can reside in warm or cold climates. They also do not require many
supplies to be maintained for most of the day.
They are closely related to Dales horses and were founded
upon the Pennine Pony styles. Pennine versions were quite popular for many
decades in England, and once the Romans moved into the territories, they were
cross bred to other
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Ferghana
Ferghana horses were one of Chinas earliest major imports,
originating in an area in Central Asia.
Dayuan, north of Bactria, was a nation centered in the
Ferghana Valley of present day Central Asia, and even as early as the Han
Dynasty, China projected its military power to that area. The Han imperial
regime required Ferghana horses and imported such great numbers of them that
the rulers of Ferghana closed their borders to such trade. That move resulted
in a war that China won. In 102 CE, the Chinese required of the defeated
Ferghana that they provide at least ten of their finest horses for breeding
purposes, and three thousand Ferghana horses of ordinary quality. However,
there are other views: the Records of the Grand
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Finnish Universal
Finnish Universal horses, also known as Finnhorses, are consider
the breed capable of fulfilling all of Finlands horse needs, including
agricultural and forestry work, harness racing, and riding. They are found in
Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.The Finn people are rather proud of finnish
Universal horses as they have been given the reputation as being some of the
fastest in history.
During the Bronze Age there were definitely horses roaming
around, but it has been rumored this was one of those styles. The local army
utilized the breed over and over again on various tasks and missions. Once the
studbook was created in 1907, they were outlawed to perform anymore out
crossing. That studbook went on to be divided
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Finnish Warmblood
The Finnish Warmblood
breeding association was founded in 1926 with the intention of breeding a
warmblooded riding horse that could be used for both sport and military
service. The goal was an elegant, modern horse with good balance, athletic
movement and solid character.
After their calvary needs
were finished, demand for them declined, as did their numbers. Today’s Finnish
warmblood, like most European warmbloods is used primarily for sporting
purposes.
Fjord
Fjord horses are one of the
oldest horse breeds in the world. They are believed to be related to Przewalski
(primitive Asiatic Wild Horses), but their exact origin is unclear. The Vikings
used Fjord horses as their war mounts. Spending many centuries in mountainous
terrain resulted in Fjord horses developing into a strong, sure-footed horse,
well adapted to the severe weather conditions needing very little care. They
proved to be the perfect pack horse on mountain trails and well suit for light
draught work on hilly farms.
The first Fjord horse stud
book was published in 1910. The Fjord horse is very popular in Denmark and can
also be found in Germany and England.
Fleuves
Fleuves are strong and hardy horses from Senegal. They are
related to Barb Horses. They can withstand extreme temperatures of cold and
heat. They were bred to be work horses to carry packs, transport, and work in
agriculture--even though they are a light breed. In the equestrian world they
live longer, are really hardy, easy keepers, and have an excellent immune
system. They range in size from pony size to horse size, however, 14 hands is
the most common height.
Their color tends to be gray like their Barb ancestors. They
do, however, come in other colors, as well, such as brown or bay. They are a
rare breed and are mostly seen in Senegal.
Florida Cracker
Florida Cracker horses (also known as as Chicksaw Pony,
Seminole Pony, March Tackle, Grass Cut, Prairie Pony, and the ever popular
Florida Cow Pony) originated in Florida, USA. They can found in Florida, Georgia,
and Alabama.They are known for being smaller (around 14 hands), attractive,
very smart, and having a big personality.
Some experts believe they were brought over from Cuba, which
would certainly account for their smaller size. They, like some other famous
southern breeds, have an unusual gait that comes naturally to them (a
single-footed gait referred to as the ‘coon rack’).
They did very well over the years, but did suffer from a
decrease in popularity when the Quarter Horse came about. Some far
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Fouta
Fouta, also known as a Foutanke, are a light horse from
Senegal in West Africa. They are a composite of Fleuve and MBayar Ponies.
While most Senegalese horses are relatively lightly built,
owing to their common Arabian ancestry, there are some more heavily framed
animals. These prove less stressed by the constant pulling of heavily laden
carts.
Frederiksborg
Frederiksborg horses, are from Denmark, and may be the
oldest horse breed in history. During the Renaissance, they were popular with
the elite or wealthy as a status symbol and as a sign of luxury. Originally,
they were developed solely for carriage pulling. Once they displayed their
ability to be used for many other purposes and proved their strength, they
increased in popularity rather quickly. Beginning in the middle of the fifteen
hundreds, the Royal Frederiksborg Stud was developed by King Frederik II.
However, for a time the Arabian horses were more popular. It was until the
eighteen hundreds that they because as popular again. They were even exported
continuously, becoming a moving force in the warm blood forms, as well as t
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Freiberger
Freibergers (also known as the Franches-Montagnes) are a
draft horse from Switzerland. They were widely used as draft and pack horse in
the Swiss army. Breeding used to be heavily subsidized in Switzerland.
Freibergers are the last representative of the light cold blood horse in
Europe. Each year at the Marche Concours in Saignelegier, on the second weekend
in August, Freibergers demonstrate how versatile they are in a variety of shows
and competitions. Due to their character, willingness, and versatility, they
are suitable for both driving and riding; they are a popular mount.
They were developed by crossing native Bernese Jura horses
with English Thoroughbreds, Anglo-Norman, Ardennais, and Arabian horses. Ther
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French Riding
French Riding Ponies (also known as French Riding Pony or Pony
Francais de Selle) usually stands 13.2-14.2hh at the withers. The pony can be
of any color except cream with blue eyes. They are versatile and athletic and
are an excellent mount for the entire family- children and adults alike. They
must be balanced, broad chested, have good shoulders, a good top line, and good
withers. Their legs must have no conformation faults. The back must be strong.
They have forward moving, smooth gaits and good jumping ability. The ponies are
extremely hardy. The French Riding Pony has a good temperament. This pony is
much like the German Riding Pony and the English Riding Pony.
They were developed by crossing native French pony mare
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French Saddlebred
French Saddlebred (also known as French Saddlebre, Cheval de
selle français, French Saddle Horse, French Warmblood, Corlais) horses are
considered a light riding horse and found throughout France. The breed was
developed in the 1950s.
They are known for being energetic, friendly, good-tempered,
patient, and quiet. They are best known for performing general riding and
jumping.
French Trotter
Horses in France first began to be selectively bred for
trotting races in the early to mid-1800s. The French Trotter developed primarily
from Norman stock which was crossed with English Thoroughbred and half-bred
hunter types, Norfolk Roadster, and some American Standardbred. The French
Trotter is sometimes referred to as a Norman Trotter, due to the influence of
the Old Norman horse on the breed''s development.
The early Trotters were rather heavier and coarser than they
are now, bearing a greater resemblance to their Normandy ancestors, but
infusions of Thoroughbred blood have greatly refined the. Early significant
influences on the development of the breed were by the stallion Young Rattler,
foaled in 1811, who w
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Friesian
Friesian horses, or Frizian horse,are a horse breed
that originated in Friesland, which certainly makes sense. FYI: Friesland is in
the Netherlands. They are used both in harness and under saddle and most recently
they are being used in dressage.
They are black with
some occasional white marking; however, the only white marking allowed on a studbook-registered
horse is a small star. They are 15.2 to 16.0 hands tall on average and weight 1300
+ pounds.
Friesian horses have the
conformation of a light draught horse; however, they are very graceful and nimble
for their size. There is some evidence that during the Middle Ages, ancestors of
Friezian horses were in popular as war horses since they
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Friesian Cross
The breeding of Friesian Crosses has become increasingly
popular in the United States, with various registries often being created to
recognize certain specific crosses. Friesian crosses may be considered sport
horses (suitable for the sports of dressage, combined driving, eventing, and
jumping), or they may be considered pleasure horses.
Some popular crosses include Friesians crossed with draft
horses (primarily Percherons), Morgans (Friesian/Morgan is known as a
"Moriesian"), Arabians, Andalusians (Friesian/Andalusian is known as
a "Warlander"), Paints, Saddlebreds (Friesian/Saddlebred is known as
a "Georgian Grande"), Thoroughbreds, and Tennessee Walkers
(Friesian/Tennessee Walker is known as a "Friewalker.") Oth
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Friesian Sporthorses
Friesian Sporthorses are a Friesian crossbred sport horse. Ideally
Friesian Sporthorses are specifically bred to excel in FEI-recognized sport horse
disciplines. Thus, "sporthorse" refers to the phenotype, breeding, and
intended use of these horses.
Friesian Sporthorses can come in a variety of colors and sizes,
with no limitations on acceptable colors or markings. Their body type can range
from a sport horse build to a heavier more Baroque build. A higher-set and more
arched neck is also common among Friesian Sporthorses. They tend to have the gentle
temperament and striking appearance of the Friesian, but with an increased athleticism,
stamina, and hybrid vigor, when responsibly crossbred. They are most commonly used
f
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Furioso
Furioso, or Furioso-North Star, horses were developed at the
Mezohegys farm, Hungary, in 1784. One of the foundations sires was
"Furioso" who was an English Thoroughbred stallion. Furioso was born
in 1836 and set for stud in 1841. Another foundation sire was "North
Star" who was born in 1844. He was set for stud in 1850, at age six. His
bloodlines could be traced to Norfolk roadsters and he was descended from a
1793 Derby winner, "Waxy," grandson of "Eclipse." The mares
were mostly Nonius. The descendants of North Star were excellent harness race
horses. The two lines merged around 1885 and the Furioso progeny dominated. The
offspring of Furioso had more thoroughbred blood and made better riding horses.
Horses
Fleuves 
Fleuves are strong and hardy horses from Senegal. They are
related to Barb Horses. They can withstand extreme temperatures of cold and
heat. They were bred to be work horses to carry packs, transport, and work in
agriculture--even though they are a light breed. In the equestrian world they
live longer, are really hardy, easy keepers, and have an excellent immune
system. They range in size from pony size to horse size, however, 14 hands is
the most common height. 
Florida Cracker horses (also known as as Chicksaw Pony,
Seminole Pony, March Tackle, Grass Cut, Prairie Pony, and the ever popular
Florida Cow Pony) originated in Florida, USA. They can found in Florida, Georgia,
and Alabama.They are known for being smaller (around 14 hands), attractive,
very smart, and having a big personality.
Fouta, also known as a Foutanke, are a light horse from
Senegal in West Africa. They are a composite of Fleuve and MBayar Ponies.
Frederiksborg horses, are from Denmark, and may be the
oldest horse breed in history. During the Renaissance, they were popular with
the elite or wealthy as a status symbol and as a sign of luxury. Originally,
they were developed solely for carriage pulling. Once they displayed their
ability to be used for many other purposes and proved their strength, they
increased in popularity rather quickly. Beginning in the middle of the fifteen
hundreds, the Royal Frederiksborg Stud was developed by King Frederik II.
However, for a time the Arabian horses were more popular. It was until the
eighteen hundreds that they because as popular again. They were even exported
continuously, becoming a moving force in the warm blood forms, as well as t
...
Freibergers (also known as the Franches-Montagnes) are a
draft horse from Switzerland. They were widely used as draft and pack horse in
the Swiss army. Breeding used to be heavily subsidized in Switzerland.
Freibergers are the last representative of the light cold blood horse in
Europe. Each year at the Marche Concours in Saignelegier, on the second weekend
in August, Freibergers demonstrate how versatile they are in a variety of shows
and competitions. Due to their character, willingness, and versatility, they
are suitable for both driving and riding; they are a popular mount.
Horses in France first began to be selectively bred for
trotting races in the early to mid-1800s. The French Trotter developed primarily
from Norman stock which was crossed with English Thoroughbred and half-bred
hunter types, Norfolk Roadster, and some American Standardbred. The French
Trotter is sometimes referred to as a Norman Trotter, due to the influence of
the Old Norman horse on the breed''s development.
Friesian horses, or Frizian horse, are a horse breed
that originated in Friesland, which certainly makes sense. FYI: Friesland is in
the Netherlands. They are used both in harness and under saddle and most recently
they are being used in dressage.
Furioso, or Furioso-North Star, horses were developed at the
Mezohegys farm, Hungary, in 1784. One of the foundations sires was
"Furioso" who was an English Thoroughbred stallion. Furioso was born
in 1836 and set for stud in 1841. Another foundation sire was "North
Star" who was born in 1844. He was set for stud in 1850, at age six. His
bloodlines could be traced to Norfolk roadsters and he was descended from a
1793 Derby winner, "Waxy," grandson of "Eclipse." The mares
were mostly Nonius. The descendants of North Star were excellent harness race
horses. The two lines merged around 1885 and the Furioso progeny dominated. The
offspring of Furioso had more thoroughbred blood and made better riding horses.
