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Also called Kurdi, the Dogu Anadolu or East Anatolian is only found in the mountainous parts of eastern Turkey. Called the Kurdi for their association with Kurdish people of eastern Turkey, Iraq and Syria.
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Turkish Alaca Horse
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Not a necessarily a breed in their own right, the Turkish Colored or Alaca Horse refers to pinto animals found in the country (there are quite a lot). Spotted animals are likely to mostly come from similar genetics and were likely imported to the area.
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Cirit Horse
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Cirit or jeered is an ancient Turkish game played on horseback. The name translates to javelin, which were used to play the original game. Today it is played with sticks and the horses used to play this game are called Cirit Horses.
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Tongan Local Horse
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The DAD-IS lists the Tongan Local Horse as a breed native to Tonga, but provide very little information.
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Tanzanian Horse
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Horses are not native to Tanzania and there are probably a variety of reasons for this. Lack of suitable horse grazing land, and top level predators probably top the list. Domestic horse likely doesn’t have the instinct required to shake a hungry lion.
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Tajik Riding Horse
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The Tadzhikskaya Verkhovaya or Tajik Riding Horse was a saddle type bred for about 30 years under the USSR.
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Syrian Arabian Horse
Burgdorfer Horse
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Like several of the older breeds in Europe, the Burgdorfer Horse is officially extinct according to the DAD-IS, however that doesn’t always mean they are totally lost. Life has a way of holding on and sometimes pockets of pure animals can be found in strange places.
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Swedish Cold Blooded Trotter
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The Kallblodstravare or Swedish Cold Blooded Trotter is a descendant of the Nordic Landrace Horse, today bred specifically for racing.
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Sri Lankan Pony
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The Sri Lankan Pony is a small, dwarf breed shaped by local conditions. Brought to the country with Portuguese colonizers. Hardy Iberian animals to begin with, over time they have grown smaller in stature.
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