Intro
The Baixadeiro is a small horse inhabiting the heavy marshlands of Brazil and is presently the recipient of a conservation program. It is a race that is near extinction.
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Azores Horse
Intro
The Terceira Pony or Azores is an ancient breed native to Portugal with very little formal documentation, there is not much known about the Azores breed. These animals are different from most of the Iberian ponies, as their confirmation is more of a small horse than a pony.
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Auxois Horse
Austrian Warmblood Horse
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The Austrian Warmblood comes from an area that has long been known for creating fine horseflesh (including the handsome Kladruber and the ethereal Lipizzaner). Like other warmbloods, the Austrian Warmblood was developed as a superior riding and competition horse.
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Asturcón Pony
Intro
A breed from the Northwest of Spain, the Asturcón or Asturian pony is among the oldest and purest breeds of pony in the world.
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Hispano-Árabe Horse
Intro
The Hispano-Árabe or Aralusian is a relatively new breed achieved by crossing the high energy Arabians with the noble Andalusians, creating a beautiful, intelligent and versatile cross.
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Appaloosa Horse
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Known for their flamboyant spotted patterns, the Appaloosa is a color breed. This means that they are classified based on color genetics, rather than conformation features. There are six different coat patterns found in the appy family, each one rather distinctive.
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Anglo-Luso Horse
Intro
The Anglo-Luso comes from Portugal and began with the crossing of local Lusitano mares with English Thoroughbred stallions. Although many Portuguese people objected to the cross-breeding, considering it a pollution to their purebred animals.
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American Cream Draft Horse
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A relatively new breed, the American Cream Draft is a color breed in the United States. They come from Iowa, originating with a foundation draft mare named Old Granny in 1905.
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Altwurttemberg Horse
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One of the lesser known heavy warmblood breeds, the Altwurttemberg is considered extremely endangered and is a rare sight outside (even inside of) its native country.
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