The Equinest archives

Nambu Horse

Intro

The Nambu Horse comes from Iwate, Japan and is bred by the local people there. These animals are traditionally important to the community and were used for ceremonies, agricultural work & as war mounts for Samurai warriors.
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Namaqua Pony

Origins

Also known as the South African or African Pony, the Namaqua Pony came from the Namaqua district of South Africa and is now extinct. They came from the blood of imported European and later American animals and later became the Cape Horse.
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Mytilene Horse

Mytilene

Origins

Also called the Ege Midillisi, the Mytilene horse is a small horse or large pony native to Midillisi island off the coast of Turkey. This is an ancient breed and has been documented in Turkey for the last millennia. They were selectively bred by the Ottoman Turks using the smallest type of Anadolu pony to develop an animal small enough to stand under trees for collecting hazel nuts & olives. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire the island fell to Greek hands, however the Mytilene horse breeding continued in Turkey.
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Musey Pony

Origins

The Musey Pony comes from North Cameroon and was developed by the local people specifically for their needs of hunting & war. However while they were shaped by mankind’s violent needs, they were also a very essential part of daily life. In fact, they were the subjects of rituals & care that actually gave them a measure of humanity. Later, as the needs of war were replaced by agriculture, they remained an integral part of society still.
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Murgese Horse

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Intro

Also called the Murge Horse, the Murgese is bred in the Murge region of Italy & origins of the breed date back to Spanish rule.
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Mura Horse

Mura

Intro

Also called the Mur Island Medjimurski, Murakoz & the Murakosi, the Mura was once quite a popular working horse in Hungary, however today their numbers are very low.
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Moyle Horse

Intro

There are two other breeds on the planet that share the unique physical characteristics of the Moyle Horse, the Datong & the Carthusian. These three breeds often display two hornlike projections on their forehead above their eyes.
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Mousseye Pony

Intro

Also known as the Kirdi, Cameroon, Lakka, Logone, Mbai, & Mussey, the Mousseye Pony comes from the Logone River in the sub-Sahel region of Cameroon. They are named for the Mousseye tribe in southeastern Cameroon who raise them.
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Mountain Pleasure Horse

Origins

Also called the Country Saddle Horse, the Mountain Pleasure Horse is a gaited breed that has been breed in Kentucky for over 160 years and was the foundation for the Tennessee Walking, American Saddlebred & Rocky Mountain horse breeds. Despite it’s contributions to other breeds, enthusiasts have continued the bloodlines of this old-time horse selecting for gait & disposition. This is an old school breeding society that does not encourage breeding for show.
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Morochuco Horse

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Origins

The Morochuco comes comes from the Peruvian Andes in the state of Ayacucho and the breed was thought to be developed by Jesuits. They are well known for their smooth, pacing gaits among other qualities that make them fine riding horses. These are small, shaggy animals but quite hardy & surefooted and perhaps the best representation of the Andean breeds. This breed is shaped by the climate & needs of the people & over the years they have become an integral part of daily life.
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