Also called Kladruber, Kladrubsky and Starokladrubsky Kun, the Kladruby Horse is the only indigenous breed of the Czech Republic. They are descendants of old Spanish and Italian blood of the 16th and 17th centuries and share common ancestors with the Lipizzan breed.
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Also called Kisber Felver, the Kisber Halfbred was developed at the Kisber Stud Farm (est. 1853) in Hungary. The goal was to replace the often high strung English Thoroughbred with an animal that was more versatile to upgrade local stock.
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Also known as the Golden Horse of Bohemia and Equus Kinsky, the Kinsky Horse comes from the Czech Republic and was Europe’s first warmblood sporthorse. Today their numbers are so low they are one of the most threatened species of equidae.
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The Kerry Bog Pony is a small animal that is quite similar in stature to the Shetland pony. They were affectionately nicknamed Hobbies by the Irish locals.
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Also called Karachay, Karakachan Pony, Karatschai pony, Karatschaever, Karatschaewsker and Karachaier, the Karachai comes from the breeds of the northern Caucasus and was developed at the start of the last millennium.
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Also called Karabakhskaya and Lower Caucasus, the Karabakh horse is an ancient saddle breed that was developed in Nagorny Karabakh in Azerbaijan.
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Probably the most well known for their association with the Carlsburg brewery, Jutlands or Jyder were used to haul heavy brewery wagons. These animals are still used for beer transportation in Copenhagen today, in addition to promotion, festivals and films.
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Also called Italian Working Horse, Rapid Heavy Draft and Cavallo Agricolo Italiano da Tiro Pesante Rapido, the Italian Heavy Draft is a man made breed created to fulfill needs of both war and agricultural.
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Originally built for work in Ireland, the Irish Draft or Draught bloodline was almost lost, however a revival movement managed to keep the breed alive. These horses are built in large part by the difficult climate, making them big and hearty.
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Also called Islenski Hesturinn, Icelandic horses have a long, well documented breeding history in part due to their isolated and remote location. Known for their hardy, athletic build and happy nature, these horses exhibit 5 different gaits and possess one of the purest bloodlines in the world.
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