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The Criollo Oriental is another Bolivian localized variety of Criollo, which is perhaps better suited for the country’s tropical lowlands than the other two native breeds.
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The Merak-Saktenpata is a rare breed of ponies native to Bhutan, found primarily in the Trashigang region. They are named for the Merak and Sakten village blocks where they are found.
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The Rajshahi pony is a dwarf horse or pony breed found in Bangladesh, mainly in West Bengal. There is little information about this pony, but it is likely closely related to the Bangladesh Native Horse.
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Considered the only true Angolan horse breed, the Kwanhama or Kwanyama horse is most commonly found in the Cunene province. However their numbers are very low and dropping due to droughts in the area. Thus causing local populations to begin using donkeys instead of horses as they are more drought tolerant.
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The history of this breed dates back to the early 19th century when the first settlers arrived with horses and ponies to work the land. By the early 20th century, crossbreeding of the imported animals had created many solid pony types.
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The Armenian Highlands are known for breeding great horses and some of the oldest known traces of horse domestication have been found there. They are considered a status symbol and an essential element for any warrior.
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Names for the Sahelian empires that once dominated the grasslands of Mali, the Sahel horse is a type of West African Dongola, with Arabian blood. Like many of the people with strong horse culture in West Africa, these animals were well cared for.
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