The 30 Most Beautiful Horse Breeds In The World

The Shire horse is, on average, the largest breed in the world. They're mainly used for cart-pulling, both for work and for show. Their regal roman noses combined with their massive size and "feathered" legs always help them stand out in a crowd.

Appaloosas are like the colorful dalmatians of the horse world. Whether they have a leopard pattern (white with spots all over their body) or a blanket pattern (solid color with a white and spotted rump), they're always cool to look at.

No, that's not digital editing at work — Akhal-Tekes really are that shiny. Their naturally metallic sheen has contributed to them being nicknamed the "Golden Horse."

These gaited horses are known for their flashy steps, slender figures, and wide variety of coat colors. It's impossible not to be amazed when you see them in action!

These beautiful horses, which normally have a black and white pinto pattern, can be used for either riding or driving. Their feathered feet and long manes and tails give them an extra bit of fairy tale elegance.

This gaited breed has a distinctive appearance thanks to its dark golden coat and flaxen mane and tail. These horses are known for being extremely comfortable to ride.

This stocky horse has a light dun-colored coat with gray or black "tips" on the nose, ears, and legs. What really makes it stand out, though, is its mane, which is normally white with a black stripe down the center. Fjord owners often cut their horses' manes into a mohawk to show off the color contrast.

The Arabian horse is very dainty-looking. It has a dished face with large eyes and a tiny muzzle. It's known for arching its neck and lifting its tail, especially when it runs.

You probably fell in love with these horses the first time you saw a Budweiser commercial, and who could blame you? Their bay coloring with white "feathers" over their hooves makes them stand out from the crowd, along with their gentle eyes and huge bodies.

The Haflinger is a stocky breed used for driving and riding. They're mostly cute, but their lovely palomino coloring is guaranteed to turn heads.

These horses are often used in war and fantasy scenes from movies, and it's no surprise as to why. They're large and impressive animals, but also jaw-droppingly beautiful. They boast shiny black coats, long manes and tails, and "feathers" over their hooves. They're also incredibly diverse and can do anything from cart-pulling to jumping to dressage.

You can often see these horses performing airs above the ground or working their magic in dressage shows. They have a naturally flowy gait, and their normally gray or black coats make them stick out in the best way possible.

This horse gets its name from its curly coat, mane, and tail. These horses are also hypoallergenic!

The American paint horse is built just like an American quarter horse, but their unique and varied coat patterns can make them some of the most beautiful animals on the planet.

Technically, the Kiger is a type of mustang and not a true breed, but that doesn't make them any less stunning. Although they're found in all kinds of solid colors, their coats are usually dun.

The Lusitano, like the Andalusian, is a regal-looking Spanish breed. They're often used in dressage and trick shows thanks to their flowy movements and beautiful white, gray, or black coats.

They're far from dainty, but the stocky build of Percherons is part of what makes them so beautiful. These horses are most commonly used in driving, but they can also be ridden.

These normally spotted horses trace their origins to Denmark. While most of them have the "leopard" coat pattern, you can occasionally see them in solid colors.

These long-legged animals show just how awesome they can be when they start to run. It's no wonder so many people tune into the Kentucky Derby every year!

These striking horses were originally just a cross between an Arabian and an American saddlebred, but now, they're recognized as their own separate breed. Their coats come in a wide variety of colors, including solid, dappled, and pinto.

The Tennessee walker is a refined-looking horse with a long neck. Its signature gait, often referred to as the "running walk," makes it comfortable to ride and fun to watch.

The Morgan is one of the earliest known horse breeds to develop in the United States. They're dainty, but sturdy little horses, and their large eyes and slender faces are reminiscent of the Arabian.

Many paso finos are small and dainty, which makes it extra cool to watch them utilize their unique gait. Indeed, the breed's name literally means "fine step" in Spanish.

Even though these tiny equines are usually pony-size, they're still classified as "horses" by most breed registries. Despite their size, they're extremely sturdy and strong, able to carry most adult humans with ease. They also boast an energetic, high-stepping gait unique to their breed.

Another Spanish breed that is often used in more stylized dressage, Lipizzaners are most often seen with gray coats. Brown and black coats aren't unheard of, but they are rare in this exotic-looking breed.

This beautiful horse is named for its unique ambling gait, which is known as the "fox trot." These horses provide a very smooth ride and are great for people who don't enjoy the bounciness of a normal trot.

Like the Icelandic, these animals are the size of ponies, but classified as horses. They're native to Iran, and although they're quite small, usually not standing above 12 hands at the withers, they share most of the conformation characteristics of a regular-size horse.

If ever there was a horse that looked related to a unicorn, it's the Camargue. These feral horses are found in southern France and are almost always gray. They're thought to be one of the oldest horse breeds in existence today.

These sturdy little ponies are found in England and look a lot like a horse mixed with a teddy bear. Even though they're small, they're strong enough to be ridden, and they even compete in disciplines such as jumping and dressage.

This pony is another hardy breed that comes from England. Their feathered legs, thick manes and tails, and solid, often black, coloring makes them look like smaller versions of the Friesian.

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