Cob is a type rather than a specific breed, in the UK it is often used to descrive a common riding horse and in the US it is generally used to describe the Welsh Cob. Today the Section D Welsh Cob is the typical build of a historic Cob, it is said a good show cob should have “the head of a lady & the backside of a cook.”
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Also called Caballo Cimarron and Cimarrones Caballo, the Cimarron Horse is not a specific breed, the term cimarron can refer to any domesticated animal that has escaped and become naturalized or feral.
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As with any native pony breeds, these animals are descendant from the tough Spanish mounts brought over to the Americas during the 16th century. The Choctaw Horse is named for the Chocktaw tribe that bred them and these animals are highly regarded within their culture.
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As with many breeds of the Americas, the Chilean Corralero or Caballo de Pura Raza Chilena has it’s roots in the Spanish mounts brought over in the 16th century.
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An early descendant of Spanish horses brought to the Americas in the 16th century. They were given their name because they were brought north from Florida by the Chickasaw Indians.
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The Cerbat Mustang comes from the Cerbat Mountain area of northwestern Arizona & their numbers are dangerously low (like less than 50).
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Not as well known as horses from the other tribes, the Cayuse pony is a distinct breed from the northwest and originated in the 19th century.
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This Castilian Horse was developed in Spain (back then called Castile) during the Middle Ages & today they are still known for their extra gaits called Paso Castillano or Castillian Time.
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The Canik is raised in wild herds of up to 500 animals & are well-liked for their aggressive attitude and ambling gaits.
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The Campolina is one of the larger Brazilian breeds and notable for their characteristic convex nose.
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