The Equinest archives

Marquesas Islands Horse

Intro

The Marquesas Islands Horse is a small animal that comes from the Marquesas archipelago in French Polynesia. They are an important part of the local culture and part of the island life for a very long time.
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Maremmano Horse

Intro

Also called Maremmana, the Maremmano breed is indigenous to Italy and was bred during ancient times in the marshy areas between Pisa and Caserta.
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Marajoara Horse

Intro

Also called Baixo Amazona and Majaro Island Horse, the Marajoara Horse is one well adapted to its environment.
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Manipuri Pony

Intro

The Manipuri Pony is an ancient breed from India which is thought to have come from Mongolian animals that were later crossed with Arabian strains. This is one of the earliest breeds to be used for polo, which has been played throughout Asia since sometime around the 7th century AD.
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Mangalarga Paulista Horse

Intro

The Mangalarga Pulista is a breed that was developed from the Mangalarga Marchador breed in Brazil, so their history is virtually the same.
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Mangalarga Marchador Horse

Intro

The Mangalarga Marchador is the most popular and widely found horse in Brazil where they were developed in 1740 by Joao Francisco of Portugal.
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Malopolski Horse

Intro

Also called the Little Poland Horse, the Malopolski is an Anglo-Arabian that is bred in the southwestern regions of Poland.
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Mallorquin Horse

Intro

The Cavall Mallorquí or Mallorquin Horse comes from the Spanish island of Mallorca and their origins are a mystery. There are a number of theories, however none of them have been confirmed. They are likely related to the horses found on nearby Menorca.
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Malakin Horse

Intro

Also called the Ardahan, the Malakin is the only heavy breed of horse native to Turkey.
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M’Bayar Horse

Origins

The M’Bayar is a pony that comes from the Baol region of Senegal and is the most numerous of the types found in the nation.

and is thought to have evolved from the mighty Barb.
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