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Selale or Oromo Horse

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The Selale or Oromo horse is found in central Ethiopia and are particularly known as good riding mounts. They have an interesting past, deeply connected to the history of the country itself. The Selale name comes from the area where they are found and Oromo are the people who keep them.
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Wilwal or Somali Horse

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The Somali or Wilwal horse are from the Somali lowlands of eastern Ethiopia, previously called Ogaden. Their Wilwal name is thought to have come from a Somali warlord and local governor, Wilwal Farah Hersi, who used them to fight early British colonists.
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Kundido Feral Horse

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Kundido feral horses are named for the Ethiopian mountain on which they are found and one of the few known feral horses of the African continent. This hardy mountain animal has been said to have roamed the mountain plateau for centuries.
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Horro Horse

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Also called the Horo, the Horro horse is primarily an animal of transport, farming and carrying loads. Perhaps the least documented of the Ethiopian breeds, the Horro is sort of a mystery.
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Bale Horse

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The Bale is a typical pony type horse of Ethiopia, coarse in conformation and built for the highland conditions where they live and work. This breed is used primarily for transport and as pack animals, mainly in the Bale mountains on the eastern side of the great rift valley.
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Andino Pony

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Andino Pony comes from the high peaks of the Andes in Peru. They are a smart, robust & surefooted breed, honed by natural selection in the tough terrain they inhabit.
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Altmärkisches Kaltblut

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Altmärkische Kaltblut (cold blood) is a medium sized draft breed that comes from Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. They are considered to be incredibly quiet & to have a pleasant in character.
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Anglo-Norman Horse

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The Anglo-Norman was a warmblood breed from the old Normandy province in northern France. Today the breed is extinct, however their bloodlines live on in a variety of modern French breeds including the Selle Français.
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Yabou Horse

Intro

The Yabou or Yaboo comes from the Turkoman steppes and has long been used as a pack animal. In fact, the name Yabou is often used to refer to a pauper’s horse or a nag. However, as with every breed there is more than meets the eye, they share lineage with Turkoman animals which makes them incredibly tough & well suited to their climate.

Origins

In fact, this is an kind and useful animal who can carry great weights and amble or pace with efficient speed. Interestingly enough, genetic studies have shown them to be related more closely to the English Thoroughbred than they are to the other Turkoman strains (or the Arabian).

The Yabou’s are not bred by the Turkoman, they are purchased from gypsies who live in neighboring mountainous forest areas.

Physique

Neck is set lower than most Turkoman breeds
Mane & tail are thick
Body is narrow
Shoulders are powerful

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Xilingol Horse

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The Xilingol comes from the steppes of southeastern Xilinggral Meng in Inner Mongolia and is a relatively new breed that was developed in the 1960’s.
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