The Equinest archives

Losino Horse

Origins

The Losino is named for the area where it originates, the Losa Valley in the north of the Burgos Province in Spain. They share bloodlines with the likes of the Galacian pony, Asturian pony, Sorraia, the Pottok & the Merens.
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Lehmkuhlener Pony

Origins

The Lehmkuhlener Pony originated Lehmkuhlen, Germany and was bred privately by the House of Baron Thunder stud farm and come from a cross between local Westphalian animals & a English Westmoorland blood.
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Curly Haired Fox Trotter Horse

Intro

curly horses are found across the planet and known for their curly coat. Their uniqueness doesn’t end there. Their curls are also hypo allergenic, which means those with allergies to equines can ride them sneeze-free.
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Posavac Horse

Origins

Also called the Croation Pasavac, Posavina Horse, Posavina & Busak Posavec, The Hrvatski Posavic comes from the flood plains of the Sava River in Croatia and their numbers are very low today.
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Hladnokrvnjak Horse

Origins

Also called the Croatian Hladnokrvnjak, the Hrvatski Hladnokrvnjak is the most common horse in Croatia and comes from the north west. They are a large draft type horse bred for heavy agriculture work & meat production. Sadly as the 20th century eliminated the need for animals in agriculture the main reason they are bred is meat & milk production.
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Barb Horse

Intro

One of the ancient breeds of the world, (especially their cousin the Arabian) The Moroccan or North African Barb’s origins are shrouded in mystery.
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Tokara Pony

Intro

Also called the Tokara Kyusu, Kagoshima, Kuyshu & Miyazki the Tokara pony comes from the Tokara Islands in Japan.
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Thoroughbred Horse

Intro

Few breeds, (besides perhaps the Arabian & the Andalusian) have traveled as far & as wide as the English (or British) Thoroughbred animals have. While racing horses has been a sport for as long as we have been on their back, the British took horse racing to another level entirely.
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Tennessee Walking Horse

Intro

Known for their distinctive gait, the Tennessee Walking horse plays an important part in the history of American gaited horses. Their bloodlines were influenced by the plantation economy and needs in the southern part of the U.S. during the early to mid 20th century.
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Tarpan

Intro

The true wild Tarpan comes from Russia and is actually an extinct species, the last two on the planet died within a decade of each other in the late 19th century. Today’s version of the Tarpan, also called the Heck Horse is a genetic recreation of the old breed.
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