Nature never ceases to surprise us with wonderful gifts such as magnificent horses, which provide us with excellent company. But as beautiful as they are, there are still some that will stand out, so check out this list of the 10 most beautiful horse breeds in the world of equestrian sports.
1. Mustang
This breed, which the Spanish brought to the Americans, is endowed with great strength. It is known for being wild, hence the name Wild American Horse. However, this breed may live in the wild, but it still comes from domestic ancestors.
2. Appaloosa
If you like watching western movies, then you will surely know how popular this horse is. The Appaloosa horse breed excels in disciplines such as fox hunting and show jumping. This American horse breed is such a beauty with leopard-like spots spreading across his skin.
3. Pintabian
This horse is a mix of purebred Arabian and Tobiano horses resulting in the magnificent Pintabian breed. In addition to beauty, this breed is also known for its obedient character.
4. Icelandic horse
If you are a fan of ponies, then this type of horse is for you. The Icelandic horse is not a typical horse with its small pony appearance. This breed originates from Iceland, which explains its name. It is susceptible to some diseases, but it is usually used for leisure, racing and even for classic herding work.
5. Gypsy horse
Over the last 100 years, people in Ireland have persisted in selectively breeding horses to make their jobs easier without the need for high maintenance food. The Gypsy horse breed is the result of this breeding. It can be easily distinguished by the blagdon coat (with solid color and spots on the belly, usually in white), skewbalds (white and brown chickens) and piebalds (with black and white pinto).
6. Horse of the Norwegian Fjord
Crossing was prohibited in 1907; this is how this breed has preserved its natural and purebred beauty to this day. The original Fjord breed is found in the mountainous regions in the western part of Norway. Due to its versatile and strong physique, it has been used in the agricultural industry for years. This breed is also good for therapy and Norwegian riding.
7. Andalusian horse
The Andalusian horse is considered one of the oldest horses on earth, having existed since the 15th century. It is generally known as a pure Spanish Andalusian horse. Exuding grace and elegance plus its enormous size, it’s no wonder that this horse is considered a prize or trophy during wars and is commonly used while riding. This horse breed is also famous in movies, namely Lord of the Rings, Braveheart, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and King Arthur.
8. Akhal-Teke
One of the most notorious horse breeds living in Turkmenistan is the Akha-Teke. They are also called “Golden Horses” because of their undeniably shiny and breathtaking coat. However, the sad thing is that he has a number of genetic diseases, but he is also good for show racing, show jumping, dressage and as a sport horse because he is naturally athletically built.
9. Friesian horse
This horse breed is known for its beautiful mane – it originates from the Netherlands, in Friesland. This breed is characterized by tenderness and good character. It can also be seen in the circus because of its magnificent black coat and was also used by the Germans during their wars. The coat of this horse can be chestnut if not pure black. Another fun fact is that Zorro the horse in The Mask of Zorro is a Friesian.
10. Arabian horse
One of the most prominent horse breeds in the world is the Arabian horse. This horse breed originates from the Arabian Peninsula and has existed for the past 4,500 years. The Arabian horse is known for its resilience, intelligence and friendly attitude towards people. This type of breed is usually chosen for therapeutic riding, dressage, riding and showing due to its pleasant and reliable nature.
