Horse breed
Ranch and rodeo horses

Stock Horse Breeds of North America

Western discipline
Height
142–163 cm
Coat colours
Bay, Black, Chestnut, Gray, Roan, Dun, Buckskin, Palomino, leopard complex
Disciplines
Ranch work, rodeo, Western competitions, short-distance racing, trail riding
Origin
North America — Canada and the United States
Studbook
American Quarter Horse Association, since 1940
Population
Over 3 million registered worldwide (AQHA)
Risk status
Not at risk

What are Stock Horse Breeds?

These versatile horses stand 142–163 cm and come in a broad palette of coat colours from bay to leopard complex. They are bred for ranch work, rodeo, Western competitions, short-distance racing, and trail riding. Their development spans North America, including Canada and the United States. The American Quarter Horse Association studbook dates to 1940, with over 3 million horses registered worldwide.

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Profile: Stock Horse Breeds

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
North America, including Canada and the United States
Height
142–163 cm
Colours
Bay, Black, Chestnut, Gray, Roan, Dun, Buckskin, Palomino, leopard complex
Best for
Ranch work, rodeo, Western competitions, short-distance racing, trail riding
Studbook since
1940 (American Quarter Horse Association)
Population
Over 3 million registered worldwide (American Quarter Horse)
Risk status
Not at risk

Which breeds belong to Stock Horse Breeds?

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Appaloosa

ApHC-registered
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Quarter Horse

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Paint Horse

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Pony of the Americas

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Colorado Ranger

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