This infobox is for breeds of horse, such as the Clydesdale. For named horses, such as Trigger, use ((Infobox named horse)). For named race horses, use ((Infobox racehorse))
Usage
Basic
((Infobox horse breed
| name = <!-- if omitted, defaults to article title -->
| image = <!-- just the image file name, omit "file" -->
| image_alt = <!--alt text for accessibility -->
| image_caption =
| features =
| altname = <!-- for multiple values, please use ((ubl| ... | ... )) instead of <br> -->
| country = <!-- use name of country or region of origin that was in use at that time -->
| color = OR | colour = <!--where relevant as a breed characteristic, use UK or US version as appropriate -->
| height =
| weight =
| group1 = <!-- Up to 6 breed standards: Organisation name -->
| std1 = <!-- Up to 6 breed standards: Url to the actual standards document -->
| group2 =
| std2 =
| group3 =
| std3 =
| group4 =
| std4 =
| group5 =
| std5 =
| group6 =
| std6 =
))
((Infobox horse breed
| name =
| image =
| image_size =
| image_alt =
| image_caption =
| image2 =
| image_size2 =
| image_alt2 =
| image_caption2 =
| status =
| features =
| altname =
| country =
| distribution =
| standard =
| extinct =
| use =
| colour =
| color =
| height =
| male_height =
| female_height =
| weight =
| male_weight =
| female_weight =
| note =
))
All parameters
((Infobox horse breed
| name =
| image =
| image_size = <!--generally not needed, will default if blank-->
| image_alt = <!--alt text for accessibility-->
| image_caption =
| image2 = <!-- rarely needed-->
| image_size2 =
| image_alt2 =
| image_caption2 =
| status = <!--breed conservation status-->
| features =
| alt_name =
| country =
| distribution = <!--modern day distribution if regionally relevant; don't use "worldwide" or a long list of locations-->
| standard = [url entity]; use ((ubl)) if more than one
| extinct = <!--yes if true, otherwise leave blank-->
| use =
| colour = OR | color =
| height =
OR:
| male_height = <!-- use only if the breed has significant sexual dimorphism -->
| female_height = <!-- use only if the breed has significant sexual dimorphism -->
| weight =
OR:
| male_weight = <!-- use only if the breed has significant sexual dimorphism -->
| female_weight = <!-- use only if the breed has significant sexual dimorphism -->
| note =
| group1 = <!-- Up to 6 breed standards: Organisation name -->
| std1 = <!-- Up to 6 breed standards: Url to the actual standards document -->
| group2 =
| std2 =
| group3 =
| std3 =
| group4 =
| std4 =
| group5 =
| std5 =
| group6 =
| std6 =
))
Usage details
- name defaults to article title if omitted.
- All other parameters are optional and will be ignored if left blank
- The deprecated template ((Infobox horse)) redirects here for backwards compatibility. Please use this template for new articles.
- If you want to specify multiple entries for the altname parameter, these must be listed using ((unbulleted list)); please don't use
<br>. - The comments at the beginning and end don't affect the appearance of the table but please include them to help newcomers understand what's going on when they edit the page.
- Try to be sure all infobox parameters are sourced in the article body text or cited in the infobox itself.
Infobox variables
- name: Breed name as in article title.
- image: The name of the image (leave off File:)
- Use the best breed photo available for the infobox image; the ideal is a full body image of a well-conformed animal that has proper breed phenotype, facing left "into" the article. However, even a relatively poor quality image is acceptable if it adequately conveys the breed character.
- image_caption: A caption that describes the image.
- altname: Other names by which the breed is known by English speakers. Common nicknames can be included
- country: Country or countries of origin, preferably at time of origin to avoid squabbling over current political boundaries.
- color or colour: Only use if an important breed characteristic; main description should be in article body text
- height: Use either the general height parameters OR the split male/female height parameters, not both. Only use male/female parameters when sexual dimorphism is sourced, either as a breed standard or by other reliable studies. Data may be provided as a range or as an average.
- WP:LOCALCONSENSUS of WikiProject Equine is to generally use the ((hands)) conversion template or, where the nation of origin measures the breed in metric units, ((convert)) may be used as in this example: ((convert|148|to|152|cm|hand in|2)). However, if there is no reliable source for a measurement in hands, omission of the template may occur on a case by case basis.
- weight: Use either the general weight parameters OR the split male/female weight parameters, not both. Only use male/female parameters when sexual dimorphism is sourced, either as a breed standard or by other reliable studies. Data may be provided as a range or as an average.
- status: Generally leave blank or omit unless there is a specific breed conservation status of concern (such as "endangered" or "critical")
- extinct: Only use if breed is extinct, otherwise leave blank or omit
- Breed standards:
- Up to 6 different groups (organizations) and their standards can be specified; both variables (group1 and std1) for each group are required if any are used at all.
Examples
 Shire horse | |
| Country of origin | England |
|---|---|
| Traits | |
| Height |
|
| Distinguishing features | Tall draught horse. Legs often have white stockings with long hairs known as "feather" |
| Breed standards | |
((Infobox horse breed
| image = Shire.jpg
| image_caption = Shire horse
| image_alt = A tall black horse with four white legs, standing in harness, with shafts of a cart visible
| features = Tall draught horse. Legs often have white stockings with long hairs known as "feather"
| height = average ((hands|17))
| altname =
| country = [[England]]
| group1 = Shire Horse Society
| std1 = https://www.shire-horse.org.uk/breeding-shire-horses
| group2 = American Shire Horse Association
| std2 = https://www.shirehorse.org/breed-info/breed-standard/
| group3 = Shire Horse Society of Australia
| std3 = https://shirehorsesociety.com.au/documents/standard.pdf
))
Microformats
This template emits a "species" (or "biota") microformat.
The microformat is created by the use of class="biota", and classes for individual taxonomic ranks, such as class="domain" in a span around (({domain))} (full list). Please do not change or remove those classes other than as part of development of the microformat. For background information, see microformats on Wikipedia and the microformat specification.
See also
For articles about people
For articles about individual horses
- ((Infobox named horse))
- ((Infobox racehorse))
For articles about colors