Horse Breeds From Ethiopia

It’s Friday and we are visiting another country of the world to see all of the amazing horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is absolutely an interesting ride. Today a look at the breeds from Ethiopia.

Old & In Danger

Ethiopia is home to the oldest feral horse population in Africa and the only wild horses left in east Africa, the Kundudo. Generally speaking, domestic horses are not well suited to the climate of many African countries, the asses and zebras fare far better on this continent. This wild herd is descendant of proud animals once used by royalty in battle, but today they battle to continue their own existance.

The Cradle of All Kind

Not just the cradle of Mankind, this country is also home to one of the oldest recorded breeds, the Abyssinian. This breed originated in Ethiopia and spread along the coast of the Red Sea. Sadly the bloodlines of this ancient bred have probably been diluted to the point of extinction

Image from: Terri O’Sullivan

Ethiopian Horse Breeds

Abyssinian Horse
Kundudo Horse

Horses of the World

There is a whole worlds worth of countries to visit, so be sure to keep yourself updated. Please let me know in the comments below if I’m missing any horses of the Ethiopia & check back next week for the breeds of Finland.