Intro
Like many country bred types, the Syrian Arabian is not a pure bred Arabian, but rather a mix of different genetics with Arabian characteristics.
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Burgdorfer Horse
Intro
Like several of the older breeds in Europe, the Burgdorfer Horse is officially extinct according to the DAD-IS, however that doesn’t always mean they are totally lost. Life has a way of holding on and sometimes pockets of pure animals can be found in strange places.
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Swedish Cold Blooded Trotter
Intro
The Kallblodstravare or Swedish Cold Blooded Trotter is a descendant of the Nordic Landrace Horse, today bred specifically for racing.
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Sri Lankan Pony
Intro
The Sri Lankan Pony is a small, dwarf breed shaped by local conditions. Brought to the country with Portuguese colonizers. Hardy Iberian animals to begin with, over time they have grown smaller in stature.
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Spanish Trotter
Intro
The Trotador Español or Spanish Trotter, like most European trotter breeds is bred specifically for racing.
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Monchina Horse
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In Cantabria there is a cave with Paleolithic era paintings and engravings of animals in the area. Altamira cave also has drawings of a horse and it is believed to be the ancestor of Monchina Horses.
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Marismeña Horse
Hispano-Bretón Horse
Catalan Pyrenean Horse
Intro
The Cavall Pirinenc Català or Catalan Pyrenean Horse is a heavy draft type that comes from the Pyrenees and Catalan pre-Pyrenees.
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Retuertas Horse
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The Caballo de las Retuertas or Retuertas Horse comes from the Doñana marsh, where freshwater lagoons that form in the summer. These lagoons are collectively known as retuertas and where this breed gets its name.
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