{"id":3327,"date":"2021-02-01T06:40:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T06:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetinyphant.com\/?p=3327"},"modified":"2022-03-24T16:54:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T16:54:54","slug":"small-horse-breeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thetinyphant.com\/small-horse-breeds\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Small Horse Breeds"},"content":{"rendered":"
The first question that will pop in your mind is ‘Why go for a small or short horse anyway?’\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Well, why not? As much as it is difficult for a regular-heightened man to get on a regular horse (that well, seems too tall), it gets easier to ride a small horse. Not only are they easy to groom, but they are also comfortable and ideal rides for kids and novices that recently realized ‘I want to learn horse riding now!’.<\/span><\/p>\n Without further ado, below is a list of 5 small horse breeds with an excellent temperament that makes them much more easygoing and easy to travel with, rather than just the small height.<\/span><\/p>\n Before that, let us get to know a little about the average height of a horse, <\/span>’cause how are we to compare after all?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Measuring at the withers, a regular horse can measure between 15-17 hands. Some breeds, however, can easily exceed 18 hands. What exactly is a hand? A hand is equivalent to 4 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n The largest horses measuring about 18 hands or more include Draft Horses such as Clydesdale, Shire, Belgian, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The smallest of horses, on the other hand, can measure as less as 8-9 hands such as Falabella and Shetland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Famous for their convenient size, and strong build, the Icelandic Horses weigh around 730-840 lb with an average height of 130-142 cm which is more like a pony’s size. Although the Icelandic Horses are small and at times pony-sized, the breeders and registries always refer to the Icelandics as horses, because of their spirited temperament and large personality.<\/span><\/p>\n Icelandic horses have a straight profile with a well-proportioned head and broad forehead. They have short, muscular, neck broad at the base; deep chest with slightly sloping muscular shoulders; short and strong legs; back long; their tail and mane are full, with coarse hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To survive in cold temperatures, Icelandic horses developed a double coat for extra insulation. With more than 40 colours and huge variations, the Icelandic Horses have a charming look and are one of the most colourful breeds in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n They are found in a wide variety of colours including red and black, with variation in shades like silver dapple, skewbald, dun, roan and among all the colours, the changing roan is rarely found in Icelandic horses. They have beautiful eyes, and some of the Icelandic horses have light blue coloured eyes, which is why they are referred to as glass-eyed.<\/span><\/p>\n Mesmerizing, right?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Icelandic horses are known all over the world for their friendly attitude, life-long loyalty and they are also adventurous, smart and quick learners. Handing an Icelandic horse is easy, and they are extremely cooperative both on the ground and while riding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Their great spirit, power and stamina make them a perfect choice for travelling long distances on hard terrain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Icelandic Horses have a great willingness to learn and work, and with their intelligence, they can learn new skills quickly. These smartypants (eh!) smartly adapt tasks, and they power up and tune down according to the requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n The Scandinavians from the Vikings Age were the first of civilizations to bring these small horses to Iceland (of course). In a period revolving from 860 AD – 930 AD, the Icelandic Horses rose in population while actively being used by the people from the Vikings age for several purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The majestic breed is so well-acclaimed that it is mentioned in literature and historical records.\u00a0 They are often talked about in the history of Iceland, and there is information scattered about them all around in Icelandic history and texts.<\/span><\/p>\n Being one of the purest horse breeds in the world, the Icelandic horses were isolated in the North Atlantic and were bred without any genetic input from other breeds. This breed is developed in Iceland and is only found in Iceland. <\/span>One of the purest to trod the Earth!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Haflinger Horses are short horses with a stocky build, and strong hooves and legs. They have a compact average height of 137-152 cm and weigh around 800-1300 lb. These horses live for about 25-30 years, and they can live more with good care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Though they have a small build, they are sturdy and strong, capable of carrying full-sized adults and are best for trail riding, driving and dressage.<\/span><\/p>\n The Haflinger Horses are originally from South Tyrol. These horses are the real all-rounders among horses because of their character and physique. They have a well proportioned and muscular body with a refined head, light pole, sloping shoulder, neck of a medium length, pronounced withers, deep chest, clean legs with broad, and flat knees. Huff! And finally appreciable and powerful hocks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Haflinger is chestnut coloured with shades ranging from light gold to rich gold or liver hue; their mane and tail are cream or white-coloured.<\/span><\/p>\n Haflinger are quiet, gentle, with eagerness to learn and please; they are one of the most tolerant horse breeds in the equine of today’s world. With their high intelligence Haflingers can easily adapt to their environment and are able to learn new skills and tasks very quickly.\u00a0 The Haflinger is an outgoing, friendly breed of horses that can be easily acclimated to any purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n Also known as Avelignese, the Haflinger breed came to existence in the late 19th century. Having been developed in North Italy and Austria, Avelignese were extensively bred and used for myriad purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n Haflinger originally comes from South Tyrol, and they are found in Austria, Bavaria and Northern Italy, only.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is the average height of a regular horse?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Icelandic Horses\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
Haflinger Horses<\/h1>\n
Gypsy Vanner Horses<\/span><\/h1>\n