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Canada has no indigenous horse breeds, but has long been known for breeding quality animals of many different types. The Canadian Cutting Horse is a recognized Canadian type.
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Campolina Horse
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The Campolina is one of the larger Brazilian breeds and notable for their characteristic convex nose.
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Campeiro Horse
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Also called Marchador das Araucárias, the Campeiro originated from Spanish and Portugese stock that was introduced to Brazil by sea Captain Alveres Nunes during his journey from Santa Catarina to Paraguay.
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Camarillo White Horse
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The Camarillo white horse has become famous over the years for their brilliant white coat and are well loved as dazzling parade animals.
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Camargue Horse
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The Cmargue horse is one of the oldest breeds in the world and closely related to the remains of prehistoric animals that have been found in southern France.
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Calvinia Horse
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There were several different types of horse bred in the Cape Province, the foundation being a variety of different imported European bloodlines which contributed genetics. The Calvinia Horse is named for the town in which they were bred. This breed is listed as extinct in the DAD-IS as of 2006.
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Calabrese Horse
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The Calabrese horse breed is named for the Calabria region of southern Italy and is known for their Asian-African characteristics.
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Byelorussian Harness Horse
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Also called the White Russian Carriage Horse and Belorusskaya, the Byelorussian Harness Horse comes from Belarus and is a breed brought about by local needs.
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Buryat Horse
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Native to a climate that is incredibly harsh, (there are only about a 100 days a year above freezing temperatures in parts) the Buryat or Buryatskaya is a very tough little animal.
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Burmese Pony
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Also called Bama Myinn and Shan pony, the Burmese pony isn’t a particularly refined breed. However their adaptability and ability to function on difficult terrain makes them well liked in the mountainous regions.
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