Knabstups (More "style" than breed), Lipizzans, and Percherons. Gypsy's and Clydesdales are also common in a circus.
There is alot of horse breeds. Each horse breed is good for different skills. A Lipizzaner is very good at performing in Spanish riding schools. Arabian horses are prized for its speed and stamina. Clydesdales are good at pulling heavy carts through streets. Knabstrups are used manly used as circus horses. And lastly the Tarpans are horses that have died out in the year 1879. So you can't really say how much breeds, but there is about over 100 breeds.
Yes, horses used for entertainment (like the circus) are taught simple tricks.
Popular breeds for export included American Quarter Horses, thoroughbreds used for racing, and Tennessee Walking Horses, which are used for English riding.
American Quarter Horses typically do not have feathers. They are known for their short, sleek coats and are commonly used for various equestrian disciplines. Unlike some horse breeds, such as Draft horses or certain ponies, Quarter Horses generally do not possess the long hair or "feathering" on their lower legs.
Mustangs are comprised of many, many breeds of horses, from Thoroughbreds to Tennessee Walkers or Clydesdales. The original Mustang horses stemmed from the Spanish Barbarian breed, a breed of horse commonly used by the Spanish Conquistadors on their mission to "take over" parts of North America, especially Central America down to South America.
Quarter horses and Paint Horses are used for many purposes. The original horses where used for ranch work, rodeos, short distance racing and trail riding. Showing includes cutting, western trail, pleasure horse, reining, halter/conformation, and more recently English pleasure, hunt seat, jumping etc. Essentially these breeds are used for a large number of tasks and are touted as being all purpose breeds.
Most of the light horse breeds and ponies can jump. While the draft breeds are currently being used to cross breed and produce larger horses for jumping they are generally too large to hold up to jumping themselves.
Stock type horses such as the Quarter Horse, Paint horse, and Appaloosa are the most commonly used breeds. However many stock / draft crosses also do well as team roping horses along with any horse that can listen to the riders cues and is willing to chase a calf or steer across the arena.
In "The Chronicles of Narnia," various horse breeds were used, including Shire horses and Arabians. These breeds were chosen based on their characteristics and abilities to suit the different roles and personalities of the horses in the stories.
In "For a Few Dollars More," various horse breeds were used to depict the Wild West setting. The most prominently featured horses were likely American Quarter Horses, known for their agility and speed. Additionally, some scenes may have included other breeds like Appaloosas and Mustangs, which were commonly found in that era. The horses were integral to the film's action and chase sequences, enhancing the overall cinematic experience.
Back in the middle ages heavier draft breeds, Friesians, and certain carriage breeds were used quite often, as was the Spanish -Norman horse.
Clydesdale's are commonly used however Arabs and some quarter horses may be used depending on the type of carriage it is pulling