The Equinest archives

Dragon Horse

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The Dragon Horse is very much a horse of legend, they were notable for their extreme endurance and are said to have been able to travel great distances without growing tired.
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Donskoi Horse

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There is a bit of controversy surrounding the Donskoi, as some call them an old type of Don horse and others call them a strain of Don. Either way the Donskoi is now considered extinct (whether it was absorbed into the Don or not).
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Dhanni Horse

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The Dhanni Horse comes from the Punjab state of India and was thought to be Sikh leader Ranjit Singh’s favorite breed.
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Darbowsko Tarnowski Horse

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Not an official breed, the Darbowsko Tarnowski is considered a half-blood variety of Malopolski which has been specifically influenced by Gidran genetics (both are Anglo-Arabians).
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Danish Oldenborg Horse

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Essentially a strain of the Danish Warmblood found in Denmark, the Danish Oldenborg horse is distinct from the German Oldenburg Horse.
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Bagzan Horse

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Also known as Bagazan, Baguezzan and Kinaboutout, the Bagzan horse is a light saddle horse which comes from their namesake Bagzane Mountains in Niger. While they don’t appear to be an official breed, they are usually considered a strain of the Arewa with notable Arabian influence.
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Cutting Horse

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Cutting horses aren’t an official breed, but rather a type of stock horse (usually a Quarter Horse) bred specifically for cutting competitions.
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Cumberland Island Horse

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Not an official breed, the Cumberland Island horses are a feral type found on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Unlike many of the American mustangs, these herds are not likely to have original Iberian genetics unless they were re-introduced in the form of modern breeds.
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Cuban Trotter

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Almost every European country has a trotter (or two) and as it turns out, they transferred their love of trotting to countries throughout Latin America.
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Cuban Pie Horse

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The Cuban Pie horse is not an official breed and is perhaps considered a strain of the Cuban Pinto. This type has very specific base coat coloring.
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