Usually people have a definite preference for a specific breed or type of horse or pony. They may prefer the Arabian for its unusual beauty, quality, endurance, and spirit. If it's speed, jumping ability, or considerable size, they might choose a horse of Thoroughbred type. Characteristically, Arabians have a slight dished face. Quality and refinement of the head, neck, and legs are the hallmarks of the breed.
Thoroughbreds vary in size and are usually big, strong, well-muscled horses.
Of course their long suit is as race horses. The American Saddle Horse excels in the gaited class, but also makes an excellent pleasure horse and may be used for stock work. Beauty and action are their long suits and as show horses they have few equals. However, they require much training and special shoeing to perform at their best advantage in the show ring. The Tennessee Walking Horse is truly a pleasure horse with a good disposition.