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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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Turkish Arabian Horse
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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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Tongan Local Horse
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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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Marismeña Horse
Hispano-Bretón Horse
Spanish Sport Horse
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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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SA Sporting Horse
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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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SA Quarter Horse
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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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Zabaikalsky Horse
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The Zabaykalskaya or Zabaikalsky Horse is bred in the Trans-Baikal Territory of Russia. They are among the few breeds in the country that can have white patterns.
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Onega Horse
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Named for the region where they were bred, the Onega Horse wasn’t a breed, but a variety of Karelian Pony, which is a type of Russian Pony. According to the DAD-IS they are considered extinct as of 2006.
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