Breyer Horse Freedom Collection | Series 3

The Friesian horse is very charismatic - their gentle and willing nature provides a strong base for versatile training. Uses of the Friesian horse are limitless: dressage, trail and pleasure riding, pleasure driving, combined driving, saddleseat and more. Looking like they've just stepped out of a fairytale, these horses' appearance and naturally animated motion provide a noble “presence” in any show ring, parade, trail, or just your own paddock.

Thoroughbreds are most well-known for their careers as racehorses. They have an athletic build with a deep chest, long neck, lean body, and long legs. The most common colors found are bay, brown, chestnut, grey, black, palomino and roan. Pinto patterns, including a genetically-distinct "dominant white" pattern, can also occur.

Thoroughbreds are known for their agility, grace, speed, stamina and courage, making them ideally suited for any number of disciplines beyond the racetrack. Many retired racehorses are successfully transitioned into second careers. These horses can compete at the highest levels of international competition in eventing, show jumping and dressage and also make outstanding hunters, steeplechasers, barrel racers and polo mounts. They are also used by mounted police patrols and recreational riders who appreciate their intelligence and versatility.

Warmbloods are a group of middle-weight horse types and breeds primarily originating in Europe. The term distinguishes these horses from both heavy draft horses ("cold bloods") and refined light saddle horses such as the Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Akhal-Teke ("hot bloods"). They are often found competing in English-style events as well as driving.

Warmbloods have become popular since the mid-20th century when recreational riding became more widespread in the western world. Coat colors vary from breed to breed, but all warmbloods are prized as competitors, teachers, and all-around family horses.

One of the most popular draft horse breeds in the world is the Belgian - a large, hardy horse that is usually light chestnut in color and prized for its incredible strength. In the world of agriculture, it is not unusual to cross a Belgian horse with another draft breed to create a reliable working horse with heavier feather and build. 

The American Quarter Horse is the most popular breed in America, and for good reason - they're hardy, reliable, and versatile. Known for their intelligence, as well as their docile and steady demeanor, Quarter Horses are named for their ability to sprint at high speeds over a quarter mile. An extremely versatile breed, the Quarter Horse can be found in all corners of the equestrian world as a family pleasure horse, show horse, racehorse, and working ranch horse.

In 1940, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) was formed to preserve the breed. The recognized colors of American Quarter Horses, include sorrel (chestnut), bay, black, brown, buckskin, chestnut, dun, grey, grullo, palomino, roan, perlino, and cremello. White markings can be found on their faces and legs, but large white pinto spots are prohibited.