Use the arrow keys to move between letters. Press Enter or Space on the first letter of a word, then again on the last letter. Press Escape to cancel.
A few of the words
- ARABIAN
- One of the oldest recognized breeds in the world, the Arabian traces its lineage to the arid deserts of the Arabian Peninsula, where Bedouin tribes prized it for speed, endurance, and an almost uncanny bond with its rider.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- CLYDESDALE
- Named for the Clydesdale region of Scotland (now Lanarkshire), this gentle giant became famous in America partly through the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales, first introduced in 1933 to celebrate the end of Prohibition.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- APPALOOSA
- The Appaloosa's striking spotted coat was closely associated with the Nez Perce people of the Pacific Northwest, who developed the breed over generations for its stamina, sure-footedness, and striking appearance.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
- LIPIZZAN
- The Lipizzan, famous for the high-school movements of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, is born nearly black or dark bay and typically turns a brilliant white by the time it reaches adulthood, usually between ages six and ten.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
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Horse breeds word search, free and large-print, from the spirited Mustang to the gentle Clydesdale, across the open paddock.
About Horse Breeds
Few animals have shaped human history the way the horse has, carrying riders across steppes, pulling plows through river-bottom soil, and thundering down racetracks to the roar of the crowd. Every breed tells its own story: the Arabian's delicate dished face and endurance bred in desert heat, the Clydesdale's feathered hooves built for the cold fields of Scotland, the Appaloosa's spotted coat tied to the culture of the Nez Perce people. From the compact Shetland pony to the flowing-maned Andalusian, the family of horses is as wide and varied as the landscapes they call home.
How to play
- 1Find a word.Tap its first letter, then tap along to its last — the trail fills in and finishes itself when it spells a word. Or press the first letter and drag.
- 2Words run in straight lines.Across and down, and on the harder difficulties diagonally and backwards.
- 3It marks itself.Each word you find takes on its own soft colour on the grid and is crossed off the list.
- 4Choose a difficulty.Relaxed, Classic or Challenging set those directions and how much the word list helps — never the grid size. Tap the A buttons at the top to enlarge the letters, or pinch the grid.
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