10 Most Beautiful Horse Breeds In The World

10 Most Beautiful Horse Breeds In The World. Number 10, Andalusian Horse. Known as the Pure Spanish Horse, it’s a horse
breed from the Iberian Peninsula. It has been recognized as an individual breed
since the 15th century. This breed has its influence on almost every
horse breed in the world today. It is no wonder then, that this horse is called
the “grandfather” of all breeds. Pure bred Spanish horse, Iberian Saddle, Castilian,
War horse and Peninsular are the other names that are used to refer to this breed. Throughout its history, it has been known
for its prowess as a war horse, and was prized by the nobility. Number 9, Arabian Horse. The Arabian or Arab horse is a breed of horse
that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail
carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with
archaeological evidence of horses in the Middle East that resemble modern Arabians dating
back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses have spread
around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement,
endurance, and strong bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost
every modern breed of riding horse. Number 8, Camarillo White Horse. The Camarillo White Horse breed is noted for
the pure white color of its coat. Beneath the pure white coat, this horse has
pink skin. The Camarillo horse is different from the
gray horse that is born with a dark coat color that lightens with age and turns white. The Camarillo White Horse is born white and
stays white throughout its lifetime. Number 7, Lipizzan Horse. The Lipizzan is one of the most elegant horse
breeds. It has a compact, muscular figure, athletic
yet graceful. The breed has been endangered numerous times
by warfare sweeping Europe, including during the War of the First Coalition, World War
I and World War II. The rescue of the Lipizzans during World War
II by American troops was made famous by the Disney movie Miracle of the White Stallions. Along with the Disney movie, Lipizzans have
also starred or played supporting roles in many movies, TV shows, books and other media. Number 6, Knabstrupper. The Knabstrup or Knabstrupper is a horse breed
of Danish origin. It has a big framed, well balanced body with
an elegant, expressive head. The eyes are clear and relaxed and the ears
small. The neck is well set and strong. Knapstrups have sloping shoulders and strong
backs. Their limbs are strong, muscular and well
defined; similarly, their hooves are well formed and sturdy. They have a light, rhythmic movement. Their overall appearance and movement is full
of elegance and grace. Number 5, Haflinger Horse. The Haflinger is a relatively small, yet muscular
horse breed. Although it stands between 13 and 15 hands
high, this horse is not a pony. Haflingers have lean, elegant heads with expressive,
lively eyes, fine nostrils and ears that are in proportion to the head. A stallion’s head is stronger and more masculine
than a female’s which is lighter and more feminine. The chest is broad and deep and the limbs
well defined. The overall appearance of a Haflinger horse
is that of an athlete. Number 4, Black Forest Horse. The Black Forest Horse is a breed that has
its origins in the southern part of Germany. The breed gets the name “Black Forest” because
these horses are bred in large numbers in the Black Forest area in this part of Germany. This breed belongs to the category of draft
horses. The Black Forest Horse is a small breed but
is very tough by nature and also gained popularity because they are highly fertile creatures. Number 3, Gypsy Horse. The Irish Cob or Coloured Cob, known as the
Gypsy Horse or Gypsy Vanner in the United States, is a type or breed of domestic horse
from the British Isles. It’s a small, solidly-built horse of cob conformation
and is often, but not always, piebald or skewbald. It is the only broken-coloured horse breed
of the British Isles. There was no stud-book or breed association
for horses of this type until 1996. It is now considered a breed and can be registered
with a number of breed associations. Other names for this breed include Gypsy Cob
and Tinker Horse. Number 2, Friesian Horse. The Friesian is a horse breed originating
in Friesland, in the Netherlands. Although the conformation of the breed resembles
that of a light draft horse, Friesians are graceful and nimble for their size. It is believed that during the Middle Ages,
ancestors of Friesian 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. Though the breed nearly became extinct on
more than one occasion, the modern day Friesian horse is growing in numbers and popularity,
used both in harness and under saddle. Number 1, Akhal Teke. The Akhal-Teke is a horse breed from Turkmenistan,
where they are a national emblem. They have a reputation for speed and endurance,
intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of palominos and buckskins
led to their nickname “Golden Horses”. These horses are adapted to severe climatic
conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest existing horse breeds. There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes
in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan and Russia, although they are also found throughout Europe
and North America.