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The Rajshahi pony is a dwarf horse or pony breed found in Bangladesh, mainly in West Bengal. There is little information about this pony, but it is likely closely related to the Bangladesh Native Horse.
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Bangladesh Native Horse
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Also called Bengali, the Bangladesh Native Horse is a small breed of horse native to the country. They are loosely related to a group of Southeast Asian ponies.
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Shirvan Horse
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The Shirvan Horse is one of breeds found in Azerbaijan, but different than some of the other breeds as it is lighter than the mountain breeds. They come from the Kura-Araz lowlands, which was more suited for horses.
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Garabakh Horse
Pinkafeld Horse
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While native to Austria, the Pinkafeld or Pinkafö horse is the ancestor of Hungarian Draft horses today. Now extinct, the Pinkafeld blood lives on in Hungary.
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Old Austrian Warmblood
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The Austrian Warmblood comes from an area that has long been known for creating fine horseflesh (including the handsome Kladruber and the ethereal Lipizzaner).
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Kwanhama Horse
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Considered the only true Angolan horse breed, the Kwanhama or Kwanyama horse is most commonly found in the Cunene province. However their numbers are very low and dropping due to droughts in the area. Thus causing local populations to begin using donkeys instead of horses as they are more drought tolerant.
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Traditional Australian Pony
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The history of this breed dates back to the early 19th century when the first settlers arrived with horses and ponies to work the land. By the early 20th century, crossbreeding of the imported animals had created many solid pony types.
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Nisean Horse
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The Armenian Highlands are known for breeding great horses and some of the oldest known traces of horse domestication have been found there. They are considered a status symbol and an essential element for any warrior.
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Artsakh Horse
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Considered the pride of the Armenian Highlands, Artsakh Horses were known for being a slender, noble breed in a country thought to be the seat of animal domestication.
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