Intro
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
Intro
Also called the Trottatore Italiano, the Italian Trotter is mainly used for trotting, but is versatile enough 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
Intro
Also called Italian Working Horse, Rapid Heavy Draft and Cavallo Agricolo Italiano da Tiro Pesante Rapido, the Italian Heavy Draft is a man made breed created to fulfill needs of both war and agricultural.
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Israeli Horse
Irish Sport Horse
Intro
Also known as Irish Crossbred and Irish Hunter, the Irish Sport Horse was originally bred to be a good hunter over fences but also useful for local agricultural needs.
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Irish Hobby Horse
Intro
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, including the Connemara Pony and Irish Draught.
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Irish Draft Horse
Intro
Originally built for work in Ireland, the Irish Draft or Draught 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
Intro
Also called the Iomudskaya and 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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International Striped Horse
Intro
The International Striped Horse is not a breed, but a color type that was established in Colorado.
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Indian Country Bred Horse
Origins
The Indian Country Bred Horse comes from the Himalayan region of India and is a combination of the Bhutia, Spiti and Tibetan pony bloodlines. These animals have been cross bred for so many years that the distinction lines between each breed have blurred.
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