In addition to transporting us and helping us cultivate crops, horses helped us win battles, play sports, and offered centuries of companionship. They pulled carts and wagons, helped us hunt for food, and even provided valuable fertilizer. Although we don’t use horses as often in our modern society as we once did. They are still valuable to society in many ways. It’s hard to imagine a horse being anything but cute. Horses have cute hooves, cute coats, and super cute tails. And don’t even get us started on their extremely cute faces! It was nearly impossible to select only a few horses for the world’s cutest list, but we did our best. Let’s get started!
1. The Falabella
The Falabella has been bred in Argentina since 1868. This horse is one of the smallest, growing only 2.3 to 2.8 feet tall. They have sleek coats and narrow frames. They are bred to be compact with thick hair. The most common color coat for a Falabella is brown and black, but they can also be pinto, palomino, or red spotted. They are often used for shows, kept as pets, or ridden by children.
2. The Bashkir Curly
Bashkir Curlies are also called American Bashkir Curlies or North American Curly Horses. While the origins of the Curly horse are not entirely clear, there is no question that they are cute. They are covered in wavy hair; even their ears, eyelashes, mane, and tail are curled. Bashkir Curlies are most commonly a chestnut color, but they can also be seen in black, grey, and several other colors. In addition to beautiful hair, they are known to be intelligent, friendly, and calm. They are easy to train and have excellent stamina.
3. The Akhal-Teke
This cute horse has a distinctive coat with a shiny, almost metallic appearance. Akhal-Tekes are nicknamed the golden horse because of their brightly shining hair. They are medium-sized horses standing 4.7 to 5.2 feet high. They are found in many colors, including reddish-brown, black, chestnut, grey, cream, and yellow. No matter their color, these cute horses’ coats are super glossy. They also have long ears and almond-shaped eyes. They are known for being tough and able to withstand harsh conditions with good endurance.
4. The Haflinger
This beautiful animal certainly deserves a spot on the world’s cutest list. They are truly adorable, with a long blonde mane and tail contrasting against a red coat. They are not large horses and stand, on average, under five feet tall. Haflingers are well-muscled, energetic, and known for having a kind nature.
5. The Knabstrupper
Who doesn’t love a cute polka-dot horse? The Knabstrupper is a danish horse breed that stands between 5.1 and 5.3 feet tall. They range in coat colors from solid chestnut to a full coat of leopard spots. They were once popular horses used in jumping and riding competitions. There are not many Knabstruppers left; the world population is estimated to be 2,000.
6. The Gypsy Vanner
This horse has many names, including Irish Cob, Gypsy Cob, and Tinker Horse. It originated from Great Britain and Ireland and was used by travelers who needed a horse to pull their caravan. They are known for their piebald or skewbald patterns that look like large splashes of paint. Many Gypsy Vanners also have long feathered hair on their legs that is super adorable. They are medium-sized horses ranging from 4.3 to 5.3 feet tall. They are kind-hearted, strong, intelligent animals eager to please.
7. The Shetland Pony
This horse originates from Scotland and is known for its short legs and heavy coat. They are small but very strong horses, once used for riding, driving, and packing. They are known for being hardy and able to withstand harsh weather. Shetland ponies come in any color and always have a dense coat and a long thick mane. They are rarely taller than 3.5 feet. Cute!
8. The Arabian
This cute horse originates from the Arabian Peninsula. It is an attractive horse with large eyes, a high-waving tail, and strong muscles. They are known for their endurance and stamina. They stand between 4.7 and 5 feet tall on average. Arabians are an old horse breed and have been around for many centuries. Arabian horses are known for having a good attitude and being especially patient with children. They can also be sensitive, intelligent, and fantastic at communicating.
9. The Percheron
The world’s cutest horses list would not be complete without the Percheron. They are beautiful tall horses, between five and six feet tall. They are generally gray or black in color but can also be roan, bay, or chestnut. Some Percherons have white markings on their head and legs. These horses are known for being intelligent, alert, and hard-working. They originated in France but are popular all over the world today.
10. The Friesian
This horse looks like it stepped out of a fairytale, with its pure black shiny coat and long wavy mane. Friesians are so beautiful that royalty used them to pull their carriages. They originated from the Netherlands and were highly sought after by knights in armor. Friesians are known for being graceful and having sure feet. They are tall horses, standing between 4.8 and 5.6 feet tall.
11. Clydesdale
Clydesdales have been a very popular horse in modern culture, thanks to their many television appearances. They were first bred in the 18th century in Scotland. Clydesdales are large and powerfully built horses originally used in agriculture and heavy-load hauling. They are used in modern times for driving, pulling, and logging. They are also extremely beautiful horses with arched necks, rippling muscles, and long hair on their lower legs and feet. They are proud horses used in shows and can often be seen pulling carriages in parades and state fairs.
12. Lipizzaner
The Lipizzaner has been around since the 16th century and originated in Europe. They are a lovely grey or white color and are often used to teach students in riding schools. They are known for being athletic and performing well in shows. They are tall horses running between 4.8 and 5.1 feet tall, with some nearing 5.4 feet tall. They have large muscles, broad chests, and long flowing manes.
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