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American Indian horse

Country Of Origin	United States
History and Background	The American Indian Horse has a diverse background; in fact, it is really a collection of various breeds. According to experts, the first batch of American Indian Horses came to America with the Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century. It wasn't until 1961, that the American Indian Horse Registry (a repository of the records, lineage, and pedigrees of American Indian Horses) was established. There are five distinct classifications to the American Indian Horse breed -- Class 0, AA, A, M, and P -- each of which is judged by the degree that the horse conforms to current standards. The purest bloodlines belong to Class 0, direct descendants of the original horses used by American Indian tribes. This class of horse is maintained for the purpose of preserving the Native American Indian Horse. Class AA includes American Indian Horses that are at least one-half Class 0. In other words, this class is the result of cross-breeding with other breeds. As long as the sire or the dam is an American Indian Horse, then a horse aged four years or more can qualify for registration in this class. Class A includes American Indian Horses with unknown or unrecorded bloodlines. What qualifies a horse into this class is obvious American Indian heritage and characteristics. A horse must be at least four years old to be qualified. Class M includes horses that have been bred according to modern standards. A registered quarter horse, an Appaloosa, or another breed with American Indian blood as evidenced by its records can qualify. Finally, Class P includes ponies that are typically of the American Indian Horse breed. American Indian Horses are ridden in western-style classes in horse show and Gymkhana speed events. They are also used for pleasure riding and trail riding.
Use Today	Agriculture animals, Show horses, Riding horses, Cow horses
Height	13 to 16 hands (52 to 64 inches, 132 to 163 cm)
Weight	700 to 1,000 pounds (320 to 450 kg)
Colour	Any colour
Characteristics	Although it can be shorter or taller. It is muscular, but not overly so, with sturdy, proportionally-sized feet. It legs, meanwhile, are straight. The American Indian Horse can be seen in almost any colour imaginable, including some of the rarer colours. Because breeding for bloodlines is often more important than conformation, this breed will vary physically.
Personality and Temperament	The American Indian Horse generally has a wild nature. It is quite independent and capable of surviving on its own. However, it is also quite amiable and friendly, responding well to instruction and training. Temperament varies depending upon bloodlines.