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"The Saddlebred has a well-proportioned and muscular body with a deep chest, strong shoulders, a long, arched neck, and refined straight or slightly concave profile. Their short back leads to a level croup with high set tail, and long and sloping pasterns give them an animated stride."

"A beautiful combination of refinement and power, the modern Friesian is an ideal sport horse with warmblood-like movement. They have long legs and a high, noble head carriage with a calm and expressive eye. Their thick, wavy mane and tail and feathered pasterns add to their majestic bearing."

"The Suffolk Punch has a powerful, arching neck; well-muscled, sloping shoulders; a short, wide back; and a muscular, broad croup. Legs are short and strong, with broad joints; sound, well-formed hooves; and minimal feathering on the fetlocks. They tend to be shorter but more massively built."

Historically a cavalry steed, the Polish Arabian is more athletic and functional in form than other Arabians. They are smaller with a short back and long, arched neck. The head is refined yet broad, adding to their endurance, with a straight or slightly dished face, flared nostrils, and large eyes.

The Pura Raza Española is the traditional horse of Spain and was the favored war mount of knights and nobility across Europe. This extremely agile breed now excels in classical dressage. They have compact bodies with powerful hindquarters, handsome arched necks, and a kind yet dignified expression.

Most distinguishable by their ample feathering and thick, flowing mane and tail, the Traditional Cob is both flashy and practical, stocky yet elegant, with a straight profile and kind eye. Originally bred to pull caravans, they have an easy temperament and can also be ridden for pleasure and show.