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Not actually a breed, the term Broomtail is an old term referring to a small, wild horse of poor quality in the American West. In some places it is used specifically for mares, fuzztail being the male term.
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Not actually a breed, the term Broomtail is an old term referring to a small, wild horse of poor quality in the American West. In some places it is used specifically for mares, fuzztail being the male term.
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While horse racing has been a popular sport in the country for centuries, the Thoroughbred is a relatively new breed for Turkey. It is one of two breeds with a central studbook managed by the government.
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Many of the breeds found in Turkey have some level of Arabian influence. While the Turkish Arabian has some Anatolian Native blood, they tend to be taller than either of the breeds and are often used for racing.
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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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The Caballo de Deporte Español or Spanish Sport Horse is like most European sport breeds, registered based on sound temperament, athletic ability and performance rather than breed bloodlines.
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Like most sport horse breeds, the South African Sporting Horse is bred specifically for modern competitive equestrian sports. South Africa in particular has a variety of rangy and athletic breeds to contribute bloodlines.
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Many of the working breeds of horse found in South Africa are imported to the area. Whether it was the 17th century or the 21st. It is unclear at what point American Quarter Horses were imported, but likely in the 20th century to work cattle.
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