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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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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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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The Novoaltaiskaya, Charysh Altai or New Altai is a relatively new breed, developed in the Altai region of Russia. Created by zootechnicians, their breeding is maintained in a scientific manner, specifically for meat production.
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Like many of the breeds found in Pakistan, the Makra Horse is a light saddle horse, often found with extreme curved ears.
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Like most European warmblood breeds the registry found in Norway accepts animals based on temperament, athletic ability and performance.
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The term Paso Fino translates to ‘fine step’ and their lovely gaits cannot be taught, they have to come via genetics. The Paso is in fact distinguished by their four-beat lateral gait.
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The word Criollo started meaning those of purebred Spanish ancestry born in the Americas and was used for people as well as animals. Today the term indicates being native to the Americas, but with Spanish influence.
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