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Equine Breeds - WikiNormals (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
*Due to the extensive number of horse breeds worldwide, the sample below includes those found in the UK and/or Europe. A Breed Society exists for most of the breeds listed below. A list of many of these societies can be found at http://www.worldofhorses.co.uk/Breeds/Breed_Society_List.htm
*Due to the extensive number of horse breeds worldwide, the sample below includes those found in the UK and/or Europe. A Breed Society exists for most of the breeds listed below. A list of many of these societies can be found at http://www.worldofhorses.co.uk/Breeds/Breed_Society_List.htm
Image:Oldenburg.jpg|'''Oldenburg (German)'''<br> ''(Brown, black and bay)'' <br> 16-17hh <br> WikiCommons
Image:Oldenburg.jpg|'''Oldenburg (German)'''<br> ''(Brown, black and bay)'' <br> 16-17hh <br> WikiCommons
Image:Orlov_Trotter.jpg|'''Orlov'''<br> ''(Grey or black)'' <br> 15.2-17hh <br> worldofhorses.co.uk
Image:Orlov_Trotter.jpg|'''Orlov'''<br> ''(Grey or black)'' <br> 15.2-17hh <br> worldofhorses.co.uk
Image:Palamino.JPG|'''Palamino'''<br> ''(Various Shades)'' <br> 14-17hh <br> WikiCommons
Image:Palamino.JPG|'''Palomino'''<br> ''(Various Shades)'' <br> 14-17hh <br> WikiCommons
Image:Peruvian_Paso.jpg|'''Peruvian Paso'''<br> ''(Bay and Chestnut most common)'' <br> 14-15.2hh <br> worldofhorses.co.uk
Image:Peruvian_Paso.jpg|'''Peruvian Paso'''<br> ''(Bay and Chestnut most common)'' <br> 14-15.2hh <br> worldofhorses.co.uk
Image:Pinto.jpg|'''Pinto'''<br> 14.2-15.2hh <br> WikiCommons
Image:Pinto.jpg|'''Pinto'''<br> 14.2-15.2hh <br> WikiCommons
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===Ponies===
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==Ponies==
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Image:Avelignese_pony.jpg|'''Avelignese'''<br> 13.3-14.3hh <br> worldofhorses.co.uk
Image:Avelignese_pony.jpg|'''Avelignese'''<br> 13.3-14.3hh <br> worldofhorses.co.uk
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==Other==
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Image:Donkey.jpg|'''Donkey'''<br> ''(Various Colours/Type)'' <br> ''62 Chromosomes'' <br> WikiCommons
Image:Donkey.jpg|'''Donkey'''<br> ''(Various Colours/Type)'' <br> ''62 Chromosomes'' <br> WikiCommons
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==Horse Passports==
Horse Passports (England) Regulations (2004) require all owners to obtain a passport for each animal they own. This includes ponies, donkeys, and other equidae. Owners cannot sell, export, slaughter for human consumption, use for the purposes of competition or breeding, a horse which does not have a passport.
Horse Passports (England) Regulations (2004) require all owners to obtain a passport for each animal they own. This includes ponies, donkeys, and other equidae. Owners cannot sell, export, slaughter for human consumption, use for the purposes of competition or breeding, a horse which does not have a passport.
For further information on filling out a Horse Passport, please see; http://www.horsepassportagency.co.uk
For further information on filling out a Horse Passport, please see; http://www.horsepassportagency.co.uk
==Standard Horse Colours==
'''Principle Colours''' ''(Section A - Colours Commonly Occurring in Thoroughbreds):''
'''Principle Colours''' ''(Section A - Colours Commonly Occurring in Thoroughbreds):''
*'''Bay''' : Reasonably clearly defined colour between black lower part of legs and the general tan/brown colour of upper legs and body. Mane and tail are black.
*'''Bay''' : Reasonably clearly defined colour between black lower part of legs and the general tan/brown colour of upper legs and body. Mane and tail are black.
*'''Skewbald''' : Body colour has large irregular patches of white and any definite colour except black. Demarcation of colours well defined.
*'''Skewbald''' : Body colour has large irregular patches of white and any definite colour except black. Demarcation of colours well defined.
*'''Odd Coloured''' : Body consists of large irregular patches of more than two colours which may merge into each other at edges.
*'''Odd Coloured''' : Body consists of large irregular patches of more than two colours which may merge into each other at edges.
*'''Palamino''' : Body is newly-minted gold-coin colour. Lighter/darker patches permissable. White mane and tail.
*'''Palomino''' : Body is newly-minted gold-coin colour. Lighter/darker patches permissable. White mane and tail.
*'''Appaloosa''' : Basic body colour is usually roan with varyinng mosaic of spots. May be dark spots on white, white spots on dark ground. Covers part of all of body.
*'''Appaloosa''' : Basic body colour is usually roan with varyinng mosaic of spots. May be dark spots on white, white spots on dark ground. Covers part of all of body.
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==Standard Horse Passport Markings==
===White Markings===
Any white marking must be outlined in red, lightly hatched in with diagonal lines.
Any white marking must be outlined in red, lightly hatched in with diagonal lines.
[[Image:HorseFaceMarkings.png|thumb|right|150px|Horse Face Markings <br> (WikiCommons)]]
[[Image:HorseFaceMarkings.png|thumb|right|150px|Horse Face Markings <br> (WikiCommons)]]
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===Whorls===
Formed by changes in direction of flow of hair.
Formed by changes in direction of flow of hair.
*'''Simple''' : Focal point from which hairs diverge. Show as 'X'.
*'''Simple''' : Focal point from which hairs diverge. Show as 'X'.
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===Other Characteristics===
*'''Acquired Marks''' : Permanent and usually seen as white hairs such as saddle, bridle, collar, girth, branding, surgery and tatoo marks. Should be described in narrative and with an arrow on the diagram.
*'''Acquired Marks''' : Permanent and usually seen as white hairs such as saddle, bridle, collar, girth, branding, surgery and tatoo marks. Should be described in narrative and with an arrow on the diagram.
*'''Microchip Site''' : Usually found in middle third of left crest. Any site differing from this should be indicated and described in narrative.
*'''Microchip Site''' : Usually found in middle third of left crest. Any site differing from this should be indicated and described in narrative.
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==References==
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); http://www.defra.gov.uk/rural/horses/topics/passports.htm
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); http://www.defra.gov.uk/rural/horses/topics/passports.htm