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Origins, conformation, temperament, uses and care — with a consistent reference illustration for every breed.

Gaited horses

Icelandic Horse

A small horse whose extra gaits shape a whole riding culture.

Origin
Iceland
Height
Approximately 130 cm to more than 150 cm in Horses of Iceland’s breeding description
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Gaited horses

Standardbred

Harness-racing selection and an established life beyond the track.

Origin
North America, with important United States and Canadian development
Height
Most stand 15–16 hands in the USTA-supplied breed profile
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Our breed plates are AI-generated illustrative references, not measured conformation diagrams or registry-approved depictions. Individual horses vary; breed descriptions are a starting point, not a promise about any horse’s temperament or suitability.