Finnhorse 
Also Known As: Finnish Horse, Suomenhevonen, Suokki, Finskt Kallblod
This is a complicated one! As the Finnhorse and its ancestors were the only horses in Findland for many centuries, the exact origins of the breed are unknown. This breed is extremely versatile, split into four types by size, build and primary usage, and together the breed's types encompass all of Finland's equestrian needs.
Draught Type ("Työlinja"): First split into its own section of the stud book in 1924, the draught (draft) type is the oldest type of Finnhorse, and is extremely rare today. Though they are relatively small for a draught breed, these horses are heavier than the riding and trotter types, with slightly longer bodies.
Trotter Type ("Juoksijalinja"): The lighter of the two "light horse" types, the trotter is Finland's version of the coldblooded trotter breeds popular in the Nordic countries. This breed is slower to mature than some other racing breeds, and thus most Finnhorse trotters do not begin racing until age 4, though they are permitted to race from ages 3 - 16. Here at the ASNC, we restrict 3 year olds to the shortest races, and permit owners to choose to keep them entered in the in-hand prospect class at age 3 instead if desired. The majority of today's Finnhorses are Trotter types.
Riding Type ("Ratsulinja"): This type is the type that puts the "universal" in the breed's common alternate name. Bred to be an all-around riding horse, the riding type Finnhorse lacks some of the traits required to compete at the highest international levels, but serves extremely well as a beginner and medium level mount for children, beginners and amateur riders alike. Studbook inspection for this type requires passing a dressage test, a show jumping test, an overall ridability test, and potential for Fourth Level dressage or the equivalent skill level in combined driving.
Pony Type ("Pienhevoslinja"): Standing no taller than 14.2 hh (148 cm), this section must pass a ridability or drivability test for studbook approval. These horses are expected to be obedient and even-tempered, and capable of pretty much anything their larger riding type counterparts can do. Overly large or small ancestors in recent generations for these horses' pedigrees is discouraged, so breeding has become very selective. That said, larger horses of the pony type are frequently cross-registered as trotters. This type is especially talented in combined driving competition.
Overall Average Height: 15.1 hh (155 cm)
Common colours: Chestnut (frequently flaxen) with white markings
Permitted colours: Black, Bay, Brown, Chestnut, Grey, Cream dilutions, Roan, Rabicano, Sabino (non-Sb1), Splashed White (SW1).