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Fjord HorsesBreed: Norwegian Fjord horse Temperament: placid, gentle Cost: $2000-$5000+Lifespan: 30 yearsRecommended for: families, childrenMaintenance: low Curiosity may well be assigned to cats but the Fjord horse appears to have received a good...

Friesian Horse   Breed: Friesian Horse Temperament: Intelligent, trainable Cost: From $7000 Lifespan: 25 years Maintenance: Low Recommended for: Experienced horsepeople Most Australians know Friesians as those black and white...

Generally a very sturdy breed Small genetic pool could exaggerate any hereditary faults Do not overfeed Many are still healthy and active at 30 years Breeding: Keeping in...

Breed: Irish Draught HorsesTemperament: well tempered, gentleCost: $10,000+Lifespan: up to 30 yearsRecommended for: ideal for adult sport riders, suitable for anyone Ireland's soil, climate and culture makes it one of the most horse friendly places on earth. The Irish...

Horse: PalominoTemperament: variableMaintenance: medium to highCost: from$1000Lifespan: up to 30 yearsRecommended for: enthusiasts and diligent novices HistoryPalomino actually describes a colour rather than a particular breed. The Palomino...

Breed: Quarter Horse Temperament: Willing, versatile Maintenance: Medium Lifespan: Up to 30 years Cost: $2000 - $20,000 Recommended for: Beginners to experts History   The American Quarter Horse is reputed...

Breed: Shire HorseTemperament: docileCost: $5000-$8000Lifespan: 20 years+Recommended for: hobby farmers, enthusiasts History:The exact history of the Shire horse is sketchy. Names associated with the breed include the Great Horse, English War Horse, English Cart Horse and Large Black English...

Trakehner   Breed: Trakehner Temperament: keen, alert, intelligent Cost: upwards of $4,000 to $7,000 for weanling foal upwards of $10,000 (purebred adult mare) more than $20,000 for a stallion ($50,000 for...

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