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The most horse-like of the ass species, the Asiatic wild ass is now classified as an endangered species.
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Asturcón Pony
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A breed from the Northwest of Spain, the Asturcón or Asturian pony is among the oldest and purest breeds of pony in the world.
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Astrakhan Horse
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Also called Kalmykskaya & Kalmyk, the Astrakhan is a member of the Mongolian equine group, they are bred in the territory along the Volga & Ural rivers. Sadly, this breed is in danger of becoming extinct. They look similar to the Kirgiz horse, but tend to be coarser with longer legs.
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Assateague – Chincoteague Pony
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Assateague and Chincoteague ponies are essentially the same animals, they inhabit the island of Assateague off the coast of the Maryland – Virginia border.
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Asil Horse
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Also called Iranian Arabian and Assi, the Asil is named for the region where it is bred in Khuzestan. Bloodlines of the Asil (or purebred Arabian) horse are traditionally bred and kept within local tribes or families.
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Arravani Horse
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The Arravani is a Greek horse that is as tough as it is elegant. Sadly they are in danger of extinction, with only about 200-300 of them are left in the world today.
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Ariègeois Pony
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Also known as Merens pony, Castillonais, Cheval Ariègeois de Castillon, Cheval du Biros and Saint-Gironnais, the Ariègeois is a rare mountain pony native to the Pyrenees and Ariègeois mountains of Northern Spain and Southern France.
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Argentinian Ranch Horse
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The Argentinean Ranch Horse originated during the late 16th century when animals who escaped from Buenos Aries bred with feral Argentinean stock of Iberian descent.
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Argentine Polo Pony
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Although the Argentine Polo Ponies are not an official breed, Argentina is recognized the world over for their fine polo horses, a cross between Thoroughbred and Criollo blood. This is the same cross as the Argentine-Anglo.
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Argentine Criollo Horse
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The Corillo breed has overcome a great deal of adversity and intense living conditions during its existence. The resulting animal is smart, loyal, tough as nails and can cover astonishing distances.
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