Intro
The term Criollo originally meant animals (or people) of purebred Spanish ancestry who were born in the Americas, but through time it has come to mean breeds native to the Americas.
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Cretan Horse
Intro
Also known as the Messara Horse the Cretan Horse is a light draft horse found in the island of Crete off the coast of Greece.
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Courage Pony
Intro
The Courage Pony or Corajoso is a small horse found in Brazil in a region with few resources or substance. True to their name they are courageous and durable little animals.
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Costa Rican Saddle Horse
Intro
These Spanish horses were brought to the Americas and spread their way throughout two continents. The Costa Rican version is a medium sized horse capable of carrying heavy loads for long distances.
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Cossack Horse
The Great Unknown
We couldn’t find anything about the Cossack breed other than a few random old writings that spoke of a thin, spare animal with tough feet.
Corsican Horse
Intro
The Corsican Horse comes from the French island of Corsica, the equine species is not native to the island and was probably brought around 259 BC when the Romans took control of the area.
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Connemara Pony
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The Connemara Pony originates in the Connemara region of western Ireland, a place not known for its hospitable landscape. Because of the harsh conditions, these ponies have become an incredibly hardy and tough breed.
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Conestoga Horse
Conestoga Wagon by Newbold Hough Trotter
Intro
The Conestoga Horse was developed in the US during the 18th & early 19th centuries for pulling the famous Conestoga wagons that were produced in Lancaster County, PA.
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Comtois Horse
Intro
The Comtois is a light draft horse that is thought to be descended from horses brought to France from Germany during the 4th century.
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Colorado Ranger Horse
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Also called the Rangerbred Horse, the Colorado Ranger Horse registry is unlike most color breed registries in that they only accept animals that are directly descendant from one of two foundation stallions.
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