Intro
The Vyatka or Viatka is a native northern breed that comes from of the Kirov and Perm regions of Udmurtia which is a climate well suited for horse breeding.
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Voronezh Coach Horse
Intro
The Voronezh Coach or Voronezh Draft was developed in the Voronezh District of Russia and useful as a light draft animal for the people who lived there. The breed is now listed as extinct in the DAD-IS
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Vladimir Heavy Draft Horse
Intro
Also called Vladimirskaya, Russian Clydesdale and Ivanovo, the Vladimir Heavy Draft was developed in the Vladimir and Ivanovo Regions of Russia as a medium draft breed with both power and speed. This area has long been known for the creation of good horses.
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Virginia Highlander Horse
Intro
The Virginia Highlander Horse is a relatively new breed, developed in Sugar Grove Virginia by a man named William Pugh. Pugh’s intentions were to create a small, gentle riding horse that was suitable for women and children.
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Ventasso Horse
Intro
The Ventasso Horse comes from the Ventasso Mountain in the province of Reggio Emilia in Italy. Known for their sturdy build and great heart the Italian army has long used them as mounts.
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Uzunyayla Horse
Intro
The Uzunyayla Horse comes from Turkey and was developed in the mid 19th century. It is believed that their ancestors came from Caucasus which means they are probably related to the Kabarda and they were bred pure in Turkey until the start of the 20th century when Anadolu and Nonius blood was added.
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Upper Yenisei Horse
Intro
Also called Verkhne-Eniseiskaya, the Upper Yenisei horse comes from Tuva which is a large country located in Siberia. The climate in Tuva varies considerably, but horse breeding is practiced in all of it’s districts and the breed is highly adaptable.
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Unmol Horse
Intro
The Unmol is an incredibly rare breed that comes from the northwest Punjab in Pakistan. Their name translates to “priceless” which makes clear how important these animals were to the local people.
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Tuva Horse
Intro
The Tuva or Tuvinskaya comes from Tuva which is a large republic located in Siberia. The climate in Tuva varies considerably, but horse breeding is practiced in all of it’s districts and the breed is highly adaptable.
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Tushin Horse
Origins
Also called Tushuri and Tushinskaya, the Tushin breed comes from the eastern regions of Georgia and is a very rare saddle breed today. They are tough, hardy animals capable of covering long distances as easily as they handle cattle.
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