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Horses

The great breeds of the horse world — Arabians, Quarter Horses, Friesians, draught giants — profiled by height, temperament, uses and history.

American Paint Horse

950–1,200 pounds

American Quarter Horse

950–1,200 pounds

Andalusian

900–1,100 pounds

Appaloosa

950–1,200 pounds

Arabian

800–1,000 pounds

Belgian Draft

1,800–2,200 pounds; the breed holds records as the heaviest horses alive

Clydesdale

1,800–2,200 pounds

Friesian

1,250–1,450 pounds

Gypsy Vanner

1,100–1,700 pounds depending on height and type

Haflinger

800–1,100 pounds

Icelandic Horse

730–840 pounds

Morgan

900–1,100 pounds

Mustang

700–1,000 pounds

Paso Fino

700–1,000 pounds

Percheron

1,800–2,300 pounds

Shire

1,800–2,400 pounds; among the heaviest of all breeds

Standardbred

800–1,100 pounds

Tennessee Walking Horse

900–1,200 pounds

Thoroughbred

1,000–1,250 pounds

Welsh Pony and Cob

400–1,200 pounds depending on section — a Section A may weigh 400–500 pounds, a Section D cob 1,000 pounds or more