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Modern light horses, all descended in part from the Arabian horse , the oldest surviving breed of known lineage, include the Thoroughbred , celebrated as a racehorse; the American saddlebred horse , known for its easy gaits; the Morgan and the quarter horse , favored for riding and cow herding; and the Standardbred , or trotter, developed for light harness racing. The Appaloosa and the Pinto , much used in cow herding, are distinguished by their patterned colors.

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