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  • #41
    HAFLINGERS!!!

    Adorable, especially in a pas de deux.
    -Good morning! How much does that weigh?

    -Ham!

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    • #42
      Saddlebreds
      Morgans
      Hackney Ponies
      Refined Shtland ponies
      Arabians (especially the Polish and Russian lines)
      Friesians
      Percherons

      For me it is watching a really good five gaited saddlebred horse rack on by that gives me the goosebumps.
      Every man has a right to his opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts.
      Bernard M. Baruch

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      • #43
        There is nothing more beautiful than a little section A welsh. I bought one for my daughter and he's become the love of my life. I'd love to have 20 of them. One isn't nearly enough.

        My all time favorite welshie is Vimpenny Sweet Sultan. He's so beautiful he doesn't look real.

        Here's a link, just scroll down to see a pics of him.

        http://www.glenhavenwelsh.com/section_a_welsh.htm

        Here's a pic of my daughter's cute little guy.

        http://www.gallopprints.com/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=1384&pos=20

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        • #44
          All horses are beautiful. I happen to love the way Fjords look the most. I'm a sucker for that dorsal stripe.
          Where Fjeral Norwegian Fjords Rule
          http://www.ironwood-farm.com

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          • #45
            I love Haflingers and Fjords. I'll also stop and watch a Thelwell type Shetland any day. My draftX looks EXACTLY like a Thelwell for grown-ups.

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            • #46
              Connemara is #1 in my book - love them to death and always will - though I must say I perfer the Traditional Irish-Type Connemara not the sporthorse/TB wannabe the Americans are breeding - not that they aren't fabulous horses in of themselves (adores Erin Go Bragh) But I'm an Irish girl and I like my Irish ponies

              Thoroughbred: Love the Thoroughbreds!

              Andalusian: Just spectacular horses in general.

              Fresian: Breath-taking absolutely breath-taking
              www.windyislesfarms.com

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              • #47
                <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by daytimedrama:
                Thoroughbreds

                There is something so stunning, I can hardly watch them gallop on the track or in a pasture without tears. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

                You, too? I remember when I was a kid watching the races on TV and I would literally get so choked up I'd get the chills. And I still get that way!!!

                I appreciate any breed because I think there is beauty in all of them but besides TBs, I think Saddlebreds are gorgeous creatures. And there's something about appendix QHs, especially the ones that literally float at the long trot and stand over 17h, that makes my jaw drop!

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                • #48
                  I have spent most of my life with horses around Warmbloods, and to me there is no greater beauty that a powerful Hannoverian "dancing" with his rider. Except maybe the thrilling push of a Thoroughbred to the finish. Or, the sight of a Fjord, carefully shepherding a child one minute, and carrying a skilled rider cross country the next. Or, or --- oh heck, I love them all!
                  If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
                  Desmond Tutu

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                  • #49
                    Wow, great post!

                    For me, hands down...Shires!

                    Nothing compares to seeing them gallop across a field feathers and mane flying. They have the most wonderful expressions.

                    Outside of them:
                    Saddlebreds
                    Gypsy Vanners
                    Fjords
                    Egyptian Arabs
                    Brabants(no they are not the same as an american belgian)
                    Hackneys
                    Welsh ponies

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                    • #50
                      [QUOTE]Originally posted by bludejavu:
                      A spotted Saddlebred running in my pasture is my favorite !



                      Ditto! I also do have a very strong fondness for bay American Saddlebreds as well

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                      • #51
                        Trakehners. Beautiful, refined, AND athletic.

                        Thoroughbreds. Beautiful, athletic, and with that undefinable quality called "heart". Once you have one that loves you, he'll go for you till he literally drops. And that "look of eagles" that makes shivers go up and down my spine!

                        My horse is half-and-half, so of course I'm not prejudiced!

                        Kim

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                        • #52
                          Spanish Mustangs of course!

                          I also love all other Iberian breeds.

                          I am very partial to arabians as well.

                          I like the way warmbloods look when they move but so many look kind of plain to me standing still...poetry in motion I guess.

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                          • #53
                            I love all kinds of horses, but beautiful? I'd have to say that Arabians are beautiful. Don't particularly like their behavior characteristics, but I think they're beautiful.
                            http://patchworkfarmga.com

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                            • #54
                              I'm sorry, I know this is a copout answer, but I think I can find something beautiful in almost any horse. I have a thing for horse faces especially. That being said, of course arabians are beautiful, but I've been learning also how beautiful the Rocky Mountain horses can be, too.

                              I can't choose just one! (Or two, or three, or four....)

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                              • #55
                                Thoroughbreds are by far my favorite - to me they are just absolutely beautiful - nothing compares to watching them run (I have two now but wish I could have tons more) . And for something smaller, I'd say Welsh ponies or Connemaras - cutest things in the world .
                                "When a horse greets you with a nicker & regards you with a large & liquid eye, the question of where you want to be & what you want to do has been answered." CANTER New England

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                                • #56
                                  Small welsh ponies. I'll never fogive myself for wasting my midget years in walk trot lessons because I am so lacking in talent it took me 4 years to do w/t/c. Yeah.
                                  -Grace

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                                  • #57
                                    It might be "five minutes ago" but I can't help it, without any question; Thoroughbreds.
                                    They're pure elegance, brains, heart, stamina and incredible beauty. They'll keep you on your toes with their intelligence and make you fall hard for that huge heart of theirs.
                                    No matter how many mornings I walk outside and look at mine I'm still in awe at how beautiful and amazing they are.

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                                    • #58
                                      Paints !!!

                                      Ya gotta have some spots !!!

                                      &lt;dons flame suit !!!!
                                      A friend is someone who walks in the door when everyone else walks out.

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                                      • #59
                                        Arabians, hands-down. I also like Friesians, Andalusians, Lippizanners, Saddlebreds, Welsh...
                                        Jennifer Walker
                                        Proud owner of Capt Han Solo+, Arabian stallion http://www.capthansolo.com
                                        Author, freelance writer http://www.authorjennwalker.com

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                                        • #60
                                          Not in any particular order, just love them bunches:

                                          Paints
                                          Arabians
                                          Friesians
                                          Shires
                                          Welsh Ponies
                                          POA Ponies
                                          random horses of every breed
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                                          "Life's a bleach and then you dye"
                                          "Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet." Roger Miller

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