The deep mahogany-colored Rhode Island Reds are popular for meat and egg laying--and make fine show birds.
Nokotas can excel as both trail and work horses. These rare horses have a square-set, angular frame.
The versatile Paints, mainly used for trail riding and western shows, have an interesting history.
Mainly used as heavy draft work horses on farms, Percherons also can be ridden and shown; the breed was first developed in Medieval France to carry knights into battle.
