The Equinest archives

Azores Horse

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The Azores is an ancient breed native to Portugal with very little formal documentation, there is not much known about the Azores breed. These animals are different from most of the Iberian ponies, as their confirmation is more of a small horse than a pony.
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Azerbaijan Horse

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The Azerbaijan is a saddle horse that comes from regions of Azerbaijan, as well as parts of Georgia & Armenia. This breed has long been native to the area & are well adapted to herd life.
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Avelignese Horse

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The Avelignese comes from Italy & is one of the country’s most populous & widespread breeds. It is obvious that they share an ancestor with the Austrian Haflinger & often people interchange the two. However, they are a different breeds with distinct characteristics.
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Auxois Horse

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The Trait Auxois or Auxois Horse is closely related to the Ardennes & has been bred specifically for their immense size since the start of the 20th century. They are one of the rarest French draft breeds in the world.
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Autre Que Pur Sang

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the Autre Que Pur Sang or (AQPS) loosely translates to ‘other-than pure blood’ & is a classification used for race horses in France that are not of pure English Thoroughbred lineage.
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Austrian Warmblood Horse

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The Austrian Warmblood comes from an area that has long been known for creating fine horseflesh (including the handsome Kladruber & the etherial Lipizzaner).
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Australian Warmblood Horse

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A breed in its infant stages, the Australian Warmblood is a sport horse bred to meet the high standards of many of their European counterparts.
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Australian Teamster Donkey

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Well-suited for desert climates, Donkeys became an integral part of the transport in Australia up until the 1930’s. In fact, these animals do so well in the Australian climate that their feral numbers have grown to the point of becoming a nuisance.
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Australian Stock Horse

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Perhaps made most famous by a scene in The Man from Snowy River during which an Australian Stock Horse & his rider plunge down the side of a mountain. This breed owes some of its quickness, toughness & adaptability to their brumby blood.
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Australian Pony

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The history of this breed dates back to the early 19th century when the first settlers arrived with horses & ponies to work the land. By the early 20th century, crossbreeding of the imported animals had created many solid pony types.
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