The Equinest archives

Jielin Horse

Jielin

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The Jielin Horse comes from the Baicheng, Changchun & Sipling Districts of China which is an agricultural area that is very suitable for horse breeding.
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Java Pony

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Intro

The Java pony is similar to the Timor breed, however they are larger & stronger than most of the other Indonesian pony breeds. While they are more powerful, they are also the least improved of the breeds and are often of rough confirmation.
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Jabe Horse

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Also called the Dzhabe, the Jabe is a specific type within the Kazakh breed, different because of their massive size. They have been traditionally bred by local people due to their highly adaptable nature.
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Italian Trotter

Italian Trotter Horse

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Also called the Trottatore Italiano, the Italian Trotter is mainly used for trotting but can be known to excel in other equestrian sports as well. They are a result of an intense process of cross breeding.
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Italian Heavy Draft Horse

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Intro

Also called the Italian Working Horse, the Rapid Heavy Draft & the Cavallo Agricolo Italiano da Tiro Pesante Rapido, the Italian Heavy Draft is a man made breed created to fulfill both needs of war and agricultural demands.
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Israeli Horse

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The Israeli Horse is a combination of a variety of breeds, intermingled with a varying amount of Arabian strains. However in a country that experiences as much turmoil as Israel, the breeding of horses is hardly a first priority so limited breeding records are kept.
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Irish Sport Horse

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Ireland has always been known for good horse stock and the independent breeding tradition runs deep in farming communities. Often farms will have a few extra mares used specifically for breeding.
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Irish Hobby Horse

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The Irish Hobby Horse is an extinct breed that came from the British Isles sometime before the 13th century. These bloodlines were the foundation for a number of modern Irish breeds like the Connemara Pony & the Irish Draught.
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Irish Draft Horse

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Originally built for work in Ireland, the Irish Draft / Draught or Irish Sport Horse bloodline was almost lost, however a revival movement managed to keep the breed alive. These horses are built in large part by the difficult climate, making them big and hearty.
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Iomud Horse

Iomud

Intro

Also called the Iomudskaya & the Yamud, the Iomud comes from Turkmenistan and is a descendant of the ancient Turkmenian breed that was developed by the Iomud tribe in southern Turkmenia.
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