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The word Chwal is Haitian Creole for horse and likely comes from the French word for horse, cheval. This is the name for a type of local bred small horse or pony that is common to those found on other island nations.
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Guatemalan Pony
Guatemalan Criollo
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The Criollo is a favorite throughout the South and Central American countries and almost all of them have their own strain of the breed. The Guatemalan Criollo comes from a country of extreme inhospitable climates that aren’t always conducive to horses.
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Thessalian Horse
Rhenish Riding Horse
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Also called Rheinisches Reitpferd, Rhinelander horse or Rhenish Warmblood, the Rhenish Riding Horse is a German sport horse type. They are traditionally bred at the Warendorf State Stud in Germany, along with the Westphalian.
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Palatinate Ardennes Coldblood
German Leutstettener Horse
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Also called Sárvárer, the Leutstettener Pferd or Leutstettener Horse is a rare breed that came from the Leutstetten stud farm in Bavaria until 2006 and now is in the hands of a few private breeders. They are handsome animals which show some of the finer characteristics their foundations breeds are known for.
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Leonharder Pony
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The Leonharder is a handsome, robust pony that comes from some of the most beloved European and British bloodlines. Creating a pony that is both useful and prolific.
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European Western Horse
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Europäisches Westernpferd or European Western Horse is not a breed but rather a type. Usually used for animals from the Americas, but can apply to European breeds used for western riding.
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European Appaloosa Pony
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Europäisches Appaloosa-Pony or European Appaloosa Pony is a spotted animal found throughout Europe and many of the countries claim a version of their own.
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