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The Half Saddlebred Registry of America was formed in 1971 to encompass the many cross breeds using the American Saddlebred horse.
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The Half Saddlebred Registry of America was formed in 1971 to encompass the many cross breeds using the American Saddlebred horse.
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Also known as Irish Cob and Gypsy Vanner, Tinker Horse and Vanners come from the mighty Shire, bulky Clydesdale, flashy Friesian and surefooted Dales Pony. Through the years these animals have been selectively bred for size, docile temperament and colors vibrant enough to match the gypsy caravans they pulled.
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The Grayson Highland Ponies are a herd of semi-feral animals that live in Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia. The Highlands reach over 5,000 feet, experiencing extreme heat in summer and cold in the winter, with constant sweeping winds.
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Also called the Skogsruss and the Russ, the Gotland Pony is an ancient breed that is native to the Gotland island of Sweden. In fact, prior to the 1950’s Baltic and Gotlands were the only ponies bred in Sweden.
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The Georgian Grande is a relatively new breed and one native to North America. Emerging during the 1970’s in response to a need for bringing back larger, heavier breed of Saddlebreds.
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Also called Steppe Mongolian, the Galshar is a Mongolian breed that has a rather distinct conformation among the Mongolian types and bred specifically for racing.
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The Poney français de selle, Saddlebred Pony or French Saddle Pony is a relatively new breed, created as a high quality riding pony for children that excelled in equine sporting games in 1969.
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The Anglo-Arab is a carefully controlled cross between Arabian and Thoroughbred bloodlines, bred in many different countries worldwide. The French, however have become particularly adept at crossing these two breeds to the point that French animals are almost considered their own distinct breed.
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Similar to the cattle with the same name, Florida Cracker Horses owe their genetics to Spanish stock brought to florida in the 16th century. The Spanish left livestock in the new world to make room for the loot they wanted to take home. Today the breed is also called Chicksaw Pony, Seminole Pony, Marsh Tackie, Prairie Pony, Florida Horse, Florida Cow Pony and Grass Gut.
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