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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
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Also known as 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
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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
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Also called Caballo Costarricense de Paso or Costa Rican Paso, the Costa Rican Saddle is a saddle horse capable of carrying heavy loads for long distances.
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Cossack Horse
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Also called Old Don, the Cossack Horse was an animal created and shaped for warfare. They are the foundation of modern day Don horses, used as a saddle or sport mount.
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Corsican Horse
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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, for which they are named. This area has an inhospitable landscape and scarce forage, shaping these hardy ponies into a tough, robust breed.
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Conestoga Horse
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The Conestoga Horse was developed in the US during the 18th centuriy for pulling the famous Conestoga wagons which were produced in Lancaster County, PA. By 1900 they were considered extinct.
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Comtois Horse
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The Comtois is a handsome light draft horse that is thought to be descended from horses of the great ‘Germanic Breed’ brought to France from Germany during the 5th century.
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Colorado Ranger Horse
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Also called Rangerbred Horse, the Colorado Ranger Horse registry is unlike most breed registries in that they only accept animals that are directly descendant from one of two foundation stallions.
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