Horses & Horseback RidingBy Marisa Mendenhall

Different Breeds

There are about 267 different breeds of horses from all over the world

Certain breeds serve specific purposes; racing, riding style, work, showing, pleasure

http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-breeds/all_landing.aspx

Quarter HorseArabianWarmblood

Percheron

Thoroughbred

Horse Color

Each breed of horse can have several different colors and markings

http://www.horse-genetics.com/horse-colors.html

Chestnut

Bay

Palomino

Apaloosa

Dappled Grey Paint

Riding Styles

Two main styles: different apparel and equipment

English Western

http://horses.about.com/od/horsesportsexplained/p/engwestdiff.htm

Riding Style: English

Typical Apparel: helmet, breaches, crop, jacket, tall boots and sometimes spurs

http://www.statelinetack.com/apparel/2549/

Riding Style: English

Basic Equipment: small flat saddle, girth, saddle pad, bridle with reins in two hands, bit

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/english_western102200a/

Riding Style: Western

Typical Apparel: Cowboy hat, wranglers and chaps, spurs, dress shirt, cowboy boots

http://www.drysdales.com/

Riding Style: Western

Equipment: large horned saddle, cinch, saddle pad, bridle with reins in one hand, bit,

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/english_western102200a/