There are two other breeds on the planet that share the unique physical characteristics of the Moyle Horse, the Datong and the Carthusian. These three breeds often display two hornlike projections on their forehead above their eyes.
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The Monterufoli Pony comes from the Province of Pisa in Tuscany, Italy and is thought to come from the now extinct Selvina horse which used to live wild in the area.
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The Montana Travler comes from Montana and is a relatively new saddle horse breed developed by Tom Eaton during the second half of the 20th century.
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Also called the Tunisian, the Mogod Pony comes from the northernmost area of Tunisia and is thought to be a strain of the mighty Barb horse, refined and bred to suit the area over centuries. Sadly as machines began to replace animals in the 20th century their numbers began to dwindle.
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The Miyaoko Pony comes from Miyaoko Island in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan, an area that has been known for their horseflesh for centuries. Small ponies have roamed the island for years bearing a striking resemblance to their Mongolian ancestors.
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The Missouri Fox Trotter is a relatively new breed and one that was organized by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the unique characteristics of animals selectively bred in the Ozarks.
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The Misaki Pony comes from the Mayazaki Province in Japan where they still run wild in Cape Toi meadow.
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The Minusin breed is similar to many of the steppe breeds, having been shaped by life on the steppes. However these animals tend to be more robust and imposing in stature. According to the DAD-IS this breed is extinct as of 2006.
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The Mezen or Mezenskaya is a draft breed of the northern forest type that is bred in the valleys of the Mezen & Pineg Rivers in the Arkhangelsk region.
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Also called the Megrelakaya and Mingrelian, the Megrel breed is bred in the region of Kolchida in western Georgia and they are the smallest of the Caucasian horses.
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