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Like many of the African countries, there are not any (known) horses native to Uganda. There is only one listing for the country and they are simply called ‘Horse’.
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The Equinest archives
Turkish Thoroughbred Horse
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While horse racing has been a popular sport in the country for centuries, the Thoroughbred is a relatively new breed for Turkey. It is one of two breeds with a central studbook managed by the government.
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Turkish Arabian Horse
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Many of the breeds found in Turkey have some level of Arabian influence. While the Turkish Arabian has some Anatolian Native blood, they tend to be taller than either of the breeds and are often used for racing.
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Kula of Camardi
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The Camardi Kulasi or Kula of Camardi is likely an extinct breed. Their name translates to ‘red roan of Camardi’ which is probably not an accurate translation, as the description says they are primarily buckskin.
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Karacabey Nonius Horse
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The Karacabey Nonius Horse is a breed that originated in the Marmara region of Turkey and they were declared extinct in 1970.
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Gemlik Horse
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A relatively new breed, the Gemlik Horse was developed as a jumping horse at the Gemlik Military Veterinary School and Education Center in Turkey.
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East Anatolian Horse
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Also called Kurdi, the Dogu Anadolu or East Anatolian is only found in the mountainous parts of eastern Turkey. Called the Kurdi for their association with Kurdish people of eastern Turkey, Iraq and Syria.
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Turkish Alaca Horse
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Not a necessarily a breed in their own right, the Turkish Colored or Alaca Horse refers to pinto animals found in the country (there are quite a lot). Spotted animals are likely to mostly come from similar genetics and were likely imported to the area.
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Cirit Horse
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Cirit or jeered is an ancient Turkish game played on horseback. The name translates to javelin, which were used to play the original game. Today it is played with sticks and the horses used to play this game are called Cirit Horses.
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Tongan Local Horse
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The DAD-IS lists the Tongan Local Horse as a breed native to Tonga, but provide very little information.
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