Ridden Western Horses for sale in Lexington, Kentucky

Horses are primarily distinguished on the basis of their height rather than other specifications like breed, color or weight. So there are two major types: ponies and horses. Ponies generally stand at 14.2hh or less while horses are taller in height. Horses are further categorized into light and heavy; heavy horses having height greater than 17hh.

An endangered horse breed, The Galiceno has its origin in the Americas. There are less than 100 galicenos left in the world which makes them the rarest breed present today. Since these horses are not in the condition to breed, the future of galicenos remains uncertain.

Horses are primarily distinguished on the basis of their height rather than other specifications like breed, color or weight. So there are two major types: ponies and horses. Ponies generally stand at 14.2hh or less while horses are taller in height. Horses are further categorized into light and heavy; heavy horses having height greater than 17hh.

A stallion is a male horse with a muscular physique and is not gelded (castrated). Due to their hormonal temperament, stallions call for careful management from trained handlers. Due to high testosterone levels, they have muscular bodies and thicker necks.

Though this color of horse is uncommon, calling them rare would be a stretch. A pure black horse generally has black base coat, brown eyes, and black skin. You can also get blue roan colored horses, which is like a faded black horse. Multiple breeds and colors of horses are available on Horseclicks for those searching black horses.

A mare is a female horse that is an adult (full grown). It is aged five years or more. If it’s younger than that, then it is called a filly. Mares serve the same purposes as their male counterparts. As they are quite approachable (no testosterone), seeking such local horses for sale could be the best choice for a beginner.