Domestic Horses

Domestic Horses. . , Who do you see in the horse exhibit? , Domestic horses vary greatly in size, from the tiny Falabella at 7 hands to the massive Shore horse at 17 hands (one hand = 4 inches)., Quarterhorse , The name refers to the fact that these horses can reach speeds of over 40 miles an hour over a quarter mile. (14-15 hands), English Thoroughbred , Most racehorces have descended from this breed. (15-16 hands), Norwegian Fjord Pony , The sturdiness and strength of this small horse make it useful both as a pack animal and for riding. (14 hands), Haflinger , The first horse to be cloned was a Halflinger horse - the result was a filly named Prometea. (14 hands), Clydesdale , This heavy powerful horse originated in Scotland. (15-16 hands), Mule , A mule s a hybrid, the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. (14-15 hands)