We’re all familiar with the majesty of draft horses and the wildness of stallions, but what about those under-the-radar horse breeds? There are so many beautiful creatures that roam countrysides that you don’t know about. Even if you didn’t want a pony as a child, these ridiculously gorgeous horses are going to make you want one…like, right now.
1. Appaloosa
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2. Friesian stallion
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You thought these were just in fairy tales? You were (thankfully) wrong.
3. Akhal-Teke
Yes, that is a GOLD HORSE. In 2013, it was voted the most beautiful horse in the world.
4. Falabella
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They may be mini, but there’s nothing small about how beautiful these little guys are.
5. Pinto
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6. Norwegian fjord horse
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7. Irish cob
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They also go by gypsy horse, gypsy cob, gypsy vanner, or tinker horse.
8. Lipizzan
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Made famous for their beautifully styled “dances,” these horses draw thousands to their shows around the world every year.
9. Andalusian horse
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They’ve also been called the Pure Spanish Horse (Pura Raza Española in Spanish).
10. Clydesdale
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Most often seen sporting a beer cart behind them, these huge horses are certifiably beautiful.
11. Icelandic horse
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The scruffy look definitely works for these guys.
12. Hanoverian
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13. Haflinger
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If I had hair like this, I’d flaunt it, too.
How beautiful are they? I rode horses as a little girl, but these creatures really renewed my love of them!