Intro
The Barkol horse comes from Kazak Autonomous counties of Barkol, Yiwu and Hami County, in Xinjiang. This is a region known for their horse and camel breeding.
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Alberta Wild Horse
Intro
Horses were re-introduced to Canadian territories by the French in the mid 17th century. A century later, First Nations in Alberta were using horses and their animals are probably the ancestors of feral herds found there today.
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Cambodian Pony
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A member of the part of Southeast Asia Pony group, the Cambodian Horse is a small, strong pony. As much of Cambodia can be difficult to access by vehicle, so horses are still used for transportation.
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Rila Mountain Horse
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The Rila Mountain Horse is a variety of the Bulgarian Native Horse that is now considered extinct. They were absorbed into the Karachi breed.
Stara Planina Horse
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The Stara Planina Horse is a variety of the Bulgarian Native Horse that is now considered extinct. They were absorbed into the Karachi breed.
Bulgarian Heavy Draft Horse
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The Belgian Heavy Draft horse bloodlines date back to 1870 and while their numbers have fluctuated and they are vulnerable, they manage to hold on.
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Bulgarian Sport Horse
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Like most sport horse breeds, the Bulgarian Sport Horse is bred for performance and not necessarily to preserve specific breed genetics. The bloodlines sought are those that are athletic and strong.
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Puruca Horse
Lavradeiro Horse
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Also called Wild Horses of Roraima, the Lavradeiro comes from Roraima in the north of Brazil, near the Venezuelan border. They are the descendants of Spanish Colonial Horses.
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Tswana Horse
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A local breed native to Botswana, there is very little information about the Tswana Horse.
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