horse breeds · Switzerland
Horse breeds from Switzerland
This list brings together six horse breeds and historic populations linked with Switzerland. Use it to compare each entry’s stated origin, alternate name and breed type where that detail is given.
Entries run from A to Z, not by rank. Where shown, height, weight and life expectancy are figures recorded by Wikidata. Examples include the Bisbino horse, Freiberger and Swiss Warmblood.
Einsiedler Switzerland Photo: Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Erlenbach horse Switzerland Photo: Karl-Joseph Brodtmann · Public domain 
Freiberger Switzerland Photo: Rama · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr 
Photo credits4 photographs on this page
- Einsiedler — Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Erlenbach horse — Karl-Joseph Brodtmann · Public domain · file page
- Freiberger — Rama · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · file page
- Swiss Warmblood — Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under the licence each one names. How Animalso credits photographs.
Check the stated origin
Each entry gives the country listed as its origin. The Bisbino horse lists Switzerland and Italy, while the other entries shown list Switzerland.
Compare the breed type
The list includes different descriptions. Freiberger is described as a light draught horse. Swiss Warmblood is described as a warmblood sport horse.
Look for alternate names
Some entries use more than one name. Einsiedler is also called Einsiedeln, Erlenbach horse is also called Simmental horse, and Freiberger is also called Franches-Montagnes.
Read each entry closely
The list includes the Bisbino horse, Einsiedler, Erlenbach horse, Freiberger, Swiss Pony and Swiss Warmblood. Compare the details provided for the individual entry rather than assuming they apply to every breed.
Breed lists are arranged A to Z. They are not ranked and have no paid places.
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Questions
How many horse breeds are on this list?
The list contains six entries: Bisbino horse, Einsiedler, Erlenbach horse, Freiberger, Swiss Pony and Swiss Warmblood.
Are the entries ranked?
No. Breed lists are arranged A to Z and are not ranked.
Which entry has origins in more than one country?
The Bisbino horse lists Switzerland and Italy as its origins.
What is the Freiberger?
Freiberger, also called Franches-Montagnes, is described as a Swiss horse breed of light draught type.
What is the Swiss Warmblood?
Swiss Warmblood, or Schweizer Warmblut, is described as a modern Swiss warmblood sport horse.