Origins
The Tchenarani horse is thought to date back 2000 years & was developed in Iran by crossing Persian Arabians & Turkomans. This is an incredibly rare breed & the few pure animals remain in Iran.
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Tawleed Horse
Origins
The Tawleed is a riding horse that was developed in the Khartoum region of Sudan, they were created by breeding Sudan Country-Bred horses with Thoroughbreds & other exotic breeds.
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Taishu Horse
Origins
The Taishuh or Taishu horse comes from the Tsu (or Tsushima) Islands in western Japan and they are an ancient breed thought to date back to the 8th century. Although they are old, they are very rare and have been a protected breed since 1979.
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Sulawesi Pony
Origins
The Sulawesi pony comes from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia & is very similar in bloodlines to other Indonesian pony breeds.
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South African Miniature Horse
Intro
Miniature horses (the man made kind anyway) come from the Renaissance in Europe. During that time royal stables took to breeding smaller & smaller animals, while retaining horse type characteristics. Over generations this was successful and a number of different miniature horse bloodless were created.
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Curly Haired Fox Trotter Horse
Intro
curly horses are found across the planet and known for their curly coat. Their uniqueness doesn’t end there. Their curls are also hypo allergenic, which means those with allergies to equines can ride them sneeze-free.
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South African Miniature Horse
Intro
Miniature horses (the man made kind anyway) come from the Renaissance in Europe. During that time royal stables took to breeding smaller & smaller animals, while retaining horse type characteristics. Over generations this was successful and a number of different miniature horse bloodless were created.
Origins
Unfortunately as kingdoms in Europe began their decline these breeding programs were quickly cut and the animals sold off. Many of them wound up in traveling shows & circuses where their bloodlines were almost driven extinct. Luckily enthusiasts around the planet managed to get their hands on one or two and small populations grew from them.
The South African Miniature Horses were developed in the countryside by several different individuals using a variety of foundation breeds. The SA Miniature Horse Breeders’ Society was founded in 1984 and by 1989 a stud book was developed and the breed was officially recognized.
Features
Maximum height of 35″
Physique
Come in a variety of conformational types, some showing refined Arabian characteristics while others are draft types with heavier bones.
Traditional Colors
All colors
Temperament
Gentle & affectionate
Intelligent & easy to train
Use
Riding horse
Light draft work
Pets
Helpful Links
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Miniature Horse Breeders Society of South Africa
Where to Buy
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Slovak Sport Pony
Origins
The Slovak Sport Pony comes from Thoroughbred, Arabian & Slovak Warmblood breeds crossed with Welsh & German riding ponies.
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Single-Footing Horse
Origins
The Single-Footing Horse is a rather unique breed because they are bred and shown specifically as trail horses & possess the specific characteristics the benefit that cause.
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Selle Français Horse
Intro
Also called Cheval Demi sang du Centre, French Saddle Horse & French Half-Blood, the Selle Français is the result of many years of selective breeding.
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