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As the name implies, this is a Latvian strain of the well-loved Ardennes breed, developed in many countries.
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Latvian Warmblood
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Traditionally, horse breeding in Latvia was to develop three specific types of animals, a draft type, a sport horse and a light riding horse.
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Apennine horse
Pure Eastern Blood
Persano Horse
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The Persian Horse or Persano has been in Italy long enough to be considered a native breed and is essentially an Anglo-Arabian. They are traditionally bred on the plains of the river Sele, or in the Salerno and Toscana Region.
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Napoletano Horse
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Perhaps the rarest breed in a nation full of them, the Napoletano Horse comes from the Campania region in Italy. Named for Naples, these animals can be found throughout European literature after the 16th century.
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Sicilian Horse
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Also called Siciliano Indigeno and Cavallo Siciliano, the Sicilian Horse is found on the island of Sicily and has an obvious Asian influence in their conformation.
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Laziale Maremma Horse
Al-Arabi Horse
Spiti Pony
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Similar to other breeds or types in the area, the Spiti is a dwarf mountain horse found in the Spiti District from which it takes its name. There are two strains of the breed, pure Spiti and Konimare, which tends to be taller than pure bloods.
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