A Belgian on Mackinaw Island stuck it's gigantic head in our daughter's stroller with the cover all the way forward. I expected to hear her screaming bloody murder. When nothing happened, I looked in to see our 9 month old and that enormous horse just looking calmly at one another. They're amazingly sweet and gentle creatures. They can even put someone as highstrung as our baby at peace...and she was NOT naturally a calm baby...AT ALL 😁.

My Grandfather ran a 300 acre produce farm in Essex UK in the early 1960's, he had no tractors just working horses of which I recall Shire. Suffolk Punch and Clydesdale. To a 5 year old these horses were absolute giants. Very calm whilst being worked but when let loose back into their paddocks, they would gallop and roll like 2 year olds. The ground used to shake when they played

This man just made my day by saying my home country.

I have always wanted a horse, an Arabian to be exact. Unfortunately I never got the chance. I do know how to ride though. I have ridden horses since the age of 3. Everywhere we moved we found a place where I could ride. It only cost us $7.00 an hour, but as the years came and went, the price kept going up to the point where it was $14.00 for 15 mins. Many years later I found out about a place that needed volunteers to help with abused and neglected horses. I signed up and was accepted to help in the barn since I had some experience with horses. They noticed that I had a way with even the most troubled horses. They seemed to calm down whenever I would talk to them and stroke their heads on down to their noses. Soon they allowed me to brush them and lead the horses to the fields where they would spend the day in the warm Florida sun. Some of the horses were adopted after intense, but kind and gental retraining. Others were perment residents. Equine Recuse and Adoption Foundation aka ERAF was a wonderful place to be for a 35 year old woman that loved horses since the age of 3. I will never forget the year and a half that I spent helping with those beautiful animals. I saw some come in in terrible shape. Mainly as skin and bones with sores all over them due to the owners lack of knowledge of how to take care of them. One was a race horse that had a back injury and he stayed permanently at the barn while others were finally getting healthy enough to be adopted and go to their new Forever Home. To see the change from sickly to the beautiful creatures they were born to be in just a year and a half was amazing. I felt truly blessed that I got to see the changes and spend time with those wonderful horses.

My favorite breed is the Fresian. They are absolutely beautiful with their long mane and feathered legs. I do have a soft spot for Belgians though. My grandpa had an old Belgian horse named Joe that all of us kids would ride when we visited. Never used a saddle or bridle, just a lead rope. He would walk around through the field with about 3 of us piled up on his back. He loved all the attention the little ones gave him. Best memories ever.❤

I love the American Cream Draft Horse

My dad wrote a book about his horse, an appaloosa, and their many adventures together. Skippy was his name, he was the smartest horse I've ever known, and we've had some good ones. Once you have horses, it's hard not to have them, emotionally.

Thank you for being sensitive to the native Americans. I agree with what you’re saying. What a beautiful compilation of horse breeds that you presented here. You have taught me so much.

"The Appaloosa Horse! It's kind, firendly..." Every farrier ever: "Mmm...yeah, no, give me the draft..."

For myself, as an American, there is nothing as beautiful than seeing a wild herd of Native horses galloping across the landscape. The mix of colors and markings is beautiful with a backdrop of green grass, desert sands or woodlands. Before jumping in about my use of the word "Native" please read my follow-up replies on what I meant by using the word. I know they are descended from multiple horse breeds brought from Europe centuries ago, over 500yrs.

Gypsy is one of my favorites. They are so beautiful. I love Indian ponies too. This is a very smart, strong horse. You have to love them

Didn't realize I would be so enamored with stories of horses, but the info given us here by a most pleasant and interesting narration, that I fell in love 😘 Thank you!

Thank You I so enjoyed watching this on the Beautiful Horses ! I have always wanted to ride but have never had the chance!! Thank you again!

I've loved horses my entire life. My parents said I drew a picture of a horse when I was six and told them that it was my horse. When we returned to the USA from Germany my dad bought a horse for me and I took English riding lessons. Later I enjoyed western style riding on endurance trails and pleasure riding. I even had friends who went to rodeos and I rode a barrel racer once. Very exciting. I miss riding and being around the stables. I had a wonderful active youth and have lovely memories. I wish I could still ride. After watching this presentation it would be hard to pick which horse I want. ❤️

I've always wanted a Gypsy Vanner or Fjord! I grew up with Tennessee Walkers and Quarter Horses but man, I wish I could have one of these beauties.

I have had 3 Appaloosas and they are so beautiful, smart, good with kids. Love these beautiful creatures

My family here in Queensland Australia, for many generations of dairy farmers. My mum at the age of 5, would ride her full size horse to school every day, eventually so did her younger siblings. Yes I use to ride one of our horses, a large palomino named "Mingo" . A very gentle loving horse. ❤

I have been fortunate enough to have had a horse since I was fifteen. My first a 3 year old Mustang from California. Then a second was an Appy-she was beautiful. Then a quarter horse that loved people, we rode in Parades together until he passed at 30. Now I have another quarter horse, a ranch horse that knows more about cows then I do. We liked trail ridding all the time but now he is retired at 29 and is the perfect yard ornament in my front yard, we talk to each other often during the day and we still play together sometimes, I wouldn't have it any other way. They are beautiful creatures. Now you have my curiosity up about the Canadian Horse ???

I did not know how much I love horses . Thank you .

The black draft horse #20 looks like a labradoodle!😂

I grew up on a farm but rarely rode horses. My dad considered them only as working animals and not for pleasure. I started riding as an adult and I still love to be near horses. I was able to be near my first Clydesdale at a summer fair but the owner didn't permit us to be close enough to touch and I really wanted to hug one of them. They are so magnificent.

Niceeeeeeeeeee🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

I don't care what the breed is. The foals are just too cute!

I've always loved an Arabian Horse. The angles of the head and face and the graceful bow of the neck catch my breath every time. I have riding experience. Though much more in my younger days. I rode a Quarter Horse and a Thoroughbred.

Cleveland Bays are a lovely horse that was 'saved' by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. There were only 4 stallions left and she purchased one. Built up her own stock and then loaned the stallion to the public. They are still in the Royal Mews and are often seen on State occasions . Shires are a favourite

Oh my god that horses are so amazing

I love horses.This was an excellent portrayal.They are majestic,magnificent and beutiful. Best thing of all,they like us back as well. Happy Christmas everyone.

Sir, thank you for this grand effort! I enjoyed the video. Learned some interesting facts about breeds I know nothing about. I owned horses for thirty years. I so wish I could ride again! So miss it. Love the gaited saddle horses. Thank you, again.

I have ridden for over 60 years and I thoroughly enjoyed your commentary on horses. I don’t think many people ride today and that’s such a shame. I worked in special Ed and horses were one of the animals that children absolutely loved and dealt with the best

NO lies... I've been to *Topsfield Fair...* and I see literally Massive, HUMONGOUS-Horses in person! Actual, REAL giant breathing-horses that are like kinda, almost *"Prehistoric" HUGE.*

All the breeds are beautiful!

I really enjoyed you posting of all the varieties of horses; their blood lines, and how they became into existence. My favorite horse is the Clydesdale. They are so majestic and have a beautiful presence and trot. I love their big manes and long bushy tales. I love seeing their hooves with their fur bouncing around when they are trotting. The Clydesdale’s pose and demeanor makes them look like royalty to me. I love watching the Budweiser Clydesdales do their performances. (I do not drink alcohol, but I do love those beautiful creatures God made.) I really want to see them in person one day. Hopefully, I will before my health gets worse. I am 5’5”, and this Clydesdale still towered way over me. I saw this Clydesdale at a Fall Harvest on Farm. This farmer had a variety of animals on loan. A Giraffe, Zedonk (cross between a zebra and a donkey.) Alpacas, spotted deer (full grown deer 20 years old), a Bull from Africa that had a 7 foot spread of horns. (Diameter at base of horse At skull wash 12.5 inches in diameter.) The little steer, his sire/calf, in the area with him, he is only 9 months old and his horns were 3 feet long and and 3 inches in diameter at the base of the skull. You could feed the calf from your hand. The Dad just sat there and was like, “I ain’t getting up for no one. Feed my son.” The chickens and ducks and birds would follow the patrons around and pick up any corn and seeds that dropped to the ground. I think the one I got to see at his front top shoulder was seven feet not including his head raised up. I don’t know if the head is counted in his height or it is clearance over the horse’s neck and shoulders. Why would you not count every part of the animal? Don’t let that centipede crawl in your ear and eat your brain 🧠 cells for. Do you have many brain cells? 😂 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

The Akhal Teke with its metalic coat, and supple flowing lines, like a Siamese cat!

I do horse riding and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the draft horses They are so beautiful

I used to be afraid of horses...they were so big, and they snorted and sometimes stamped their hooves. They didn't seem to want to be bothered by me. But one day a friend to me along to her stable. I was so surprised when her two horses came right up to me and stuck their heads over the stable door. They seemed to be asking to be talked to and petted. So I did! I was delighted. They were gentle andfriendly and affectionate and loved my stroking of their noses. I was actually sad to leave them there all penned in. I still have no desire to ride a horse, but not out of fear. I just prefer to see them running free on a farm or field. Our whole civilization owes a LOT to horses. It's a huge debt we can only begin to repay through conservation, love and humane treatment.

Hello horses

I love the curly haired horse, absolutely gorgeous!

Well researched! Makes a nice change for these 'top twenty horse breeds' videos out there. 👍

That HUGE horse is like it came from outer space!

To KayMay: I also have always loved and respected horses, all breeds. Never got one of my own, but I did get the opportunity to work on a ranch taking care of 36 Morgan horses. What a beautiful experience it was. Such a privilege to be around those precious babies. I could write a book here about it, but suffice it to say that it was the most enriching chapter of my life. One mare in particular, a seal brown Morgan carriage horse, use to join up with me whenever I was in her enclosure. I would pretend I was too busy to notice, and she delighted in coming up behind me and gently draping her head over my shoulder. Her presence, her sweet disposition and her nearness comforted me and a calmness would come over me. I 💕 loved her so much. I would speak softly to her and stroke her. I miss that more than I can express. Once, early in the morning, I woke up and hurried out to the barn. One of our Mares was due; and sure enough, there in the morning light on the hay was a beautiful foal, just minutes old. Oh, I was overcome with emotions as I crept into the stall, softly telling the mare what a beautiful baby she'd had and what a good mamma she was. This was her first foal. Finally I sat down in the hay and stroked the baby's nose and spoke to him. Mine was the first human voice he heard. I treasure these memories.

When I was a girl, I had a half paint, half Appaloosa wild mustang from Wyoming. our family rescued him from a bad situation. Diablo was his name. He hadn’t been treated well, and it was very wild when we got him, but with love and attention (lots of treats and grooming too) he turned into a great horse. He also had one blue eye. His personality was as unique as his looks. Followed me around just like a big old Doggo I will remember fondly my time with this one of my best animal friends always and forever ✨💙✨

That poor horse with all that weight on his spine, very large lady.

Why once in a thousand years...makes no sense.

Beautiful horse's

Great video! Beautifully and knowledgeable. Thank you so much.

Very informative, I was unaware of some of the breeds. They are all charming and beautiful.

I love all horses, and these are all so extraordinarily beautiful..., but those Brabants and Drafts, they amaze me, fascinating creatures

Icelandic horses should be included. They're amazing little horses, similar to the Fjord but with additional gaits.

Absolutely loved every minute of this - the background research alone makes it compelling!

I used to ride horses. Love them I had two in my life. To old now to ride now but my heart and love will always be horse's.

In Denmark, during the tourist season in Copenhagen, the Tuborg Brewery uses heavy horses to pull carts with beer to restaurants in the Center. After their working life they are allowed an otium on a large farm. And a few farmers still uses heavy horses for plowing fields, also as a competition, on selected fields. And in woods, pulling timber, a horse is much more gentle on the land.

2:56 I love this my cousin would love this I’m gonna send this to her❤

I have a 12 Yr old Friesian, got Loki age 2 trained to ride and drive. I've had lots of x breeds all nice horses but this 16.2 horse is so different. He's really gentle, intelligent, funny and he seems so different to any horse I've ever owned. I presume most of these purebred have their own very special temperaments.

My fav is the quarter horse for its confirmation. I miss owning horses very much

I've always loved horses. My Dad raised and raced Standard Bred so we were not permitted to ride them. After I married and left home, he finally relented and rescued a Shetland pony for my brothers. I eventually went to riding stables to get my fix. Thanks for this history and information. Truly beautiful and graceful creatures that have befriended and helped humans countlessly over the centuries.

Great video. I think I could ride before I could walk. My dad would never let us ride with a saddle. He was always scared we would get our foot caught in the stirrup.

These horses are so pretty

very interesting information! Thank You

We had Palomino first then when my sister got to big for him he was traded in. We then we had a half American Quarter horse and Appaloosa mix. He was chestnut with a white patch with spots on his but. I love all horses so it's hard to say just one.

The Shire Horse to me is what I think is certainly a very beautiful ànd top breed!Geoff.

Beautiful footage...

Very interesting! Thanks for all the great info!

I've had horses growing up. Best experience of my life! Enjoyed this commentary of horses, some I never heard of before! How special! Thank you!

I just love horses ..they are so majestic and beautiful

Yes I've ridden horses. I would like to ride again. We started with a half Shetland and half Indian pony. When we were small all 4 of us rode her at once. Grandpa had a gray dappled draft type horse. After he passed of old age, grandpa got a quarter horse. It was so well trained to cut calves out of a herd of cows that it would take off after jack rabbits. So you had to pay attention when riding him

Such beautiful animals!🤘🤘💚💚💚💚

Friesian! I have seen, hugged and rode a lot of different horses, not all full-breed but many were and once you met and had a ride on a Friesian you are hooked. They are gentle, kind, smart, handsome , witty and it feels like the horse is dancing!

Fjord horse 🐎 because I used to ride one. He was sneaky and funny too. But I had to keep an eye out, when grooming him or he would try and bite me. Still it was great to ride him in the forest in Norway.

This is great information for me to see on horses. I always loved horses. This makes me do so even more. John Huntt

Wonderful video!!! Lovely horses!! The American Cream Draft stands out from the other draft horses - I think it is the only one that does not have all that hair around the feet [save a LOT of time in grooming].

The Appaloosa horses you mentioned were used by The Nez Perce Indians. It came out as Nez Paris in the subtitles. I grew up in Nez Perce County in Lewiston, Idaho. I know sometimes the computers can't correctly understand what or how someone says a word. Granted some people don't know how to pronounce certain words & even I screw up pronunciations After I do someone let's me know how to pronounce it correctly I, ever forget the correct pronunciations.

They are all my favorite. I think I am too old to ride now but I did ride in my teens and twenties.

Beautiful and Majestic

Born only once in 1000, years yet there are hundreds alive today. They must live forever.

That was enjoyable. My boy was a Belgian Draft. Outstanding all around horse. I miss him every day and always will.

*Imagined, seeing/encountering an "Alicorn," a "Hippogriff" and/or a "Centaur" in REAL-LIFE... IN-Person...? How rare is that?*

Wow! I learned so much! Loved that you used the movie references to let us know what kind of horse we were seeing.

I was surprised to see so many breeds that I’ve known for almost 80 years. I started riding when I was 4 years old on a stubborn brute, half Shetland, half trotting breed. Maybe he was a combination of two bad examples of their breeds. I was 15 before I was able to progress onto a ‘decent’ horse, but from then on, I was hooked on the noble breed. I’m 84 now, too old to contemplate riding, but I DID have a short ride on my 75th birthday. Oh if only I could turn back the clock.

My horse is a cross between an Arabian horse and an Irish cob! She has the multicolour coat and the chillness of the Irish cob but the speed and endurance of the Arabian horse. 🥰

Great video my daughter works with a few horses by cleaning out and riding them sure enjoys it

Once in 1,000 years that's a long time

have you heard of the Assateague wild horses located in Maryland and Virginia states of the USA?

I'ma Dutch Warmblood and Andalusian fan. I have one of each. Amazing breeds.

Absolutely love this video, and the horses too. My favorite is the Palomino. Then followed by various breeds of black horses and the Appaloosa. I'm so glad there are people who are out there saving the breeds and their history.

My grandfather had 2 Fjords. I loved those horses. Beautiful

Ahhhh...God's most beautifull creations.beautifull creatures.

Great video🙂👍

Have you ever researched the Narragansett Pacer from Rhode Island. My great or great great grandfather used to race them. Apparently their gait was so smooth and comfortable that plantation owners on the southern islands purchased most of them and the breed ended up dying out

Beautiful horses

My favorite horse is the American Quarter Horse !!

"PurE bLoD lIkE hAiRy PoTtAh" -Amerikano, 2022

Yes I love to ride and really enjoyed this. I loved horses so much as a kid I was familiar with a lot of breeds. I'm sure I wasn't familiar with many of the horses featured here.

I would really love it if you put more horses up here my mom was a horse lover she grew up on a ranch she loved horses my mom passed away back in October God bless her beautiful soul these animals are so beautiful

Absolutely gorgeous 💖💖💖

I think all horses are so beautiful, I love to watch them move!

Love all Horse's rode when i was a lot younger loved it/ and owed our own.

Fascinating history, thx!!

I always wanted a Appaloosa. Great horse.👍

Finally referring to Columbus as he should be referred to. Oh, and the horses are nice.

Beautiful horse love them. So big 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️