Bay tag

Australian Teamster Donkey

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Well-suited for desert climates, Donkeys became an integral part of the transport in Australia up until the 1930’s. In fact, these animals do so well in the Australian climate that their feral numbers have grown to the point of becoming a nuisance.
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Asturcón Pony

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A breed from the Northwest of Spain, the Asturcón (or Asturian pony) has a natural ambling gait by which they alternate moving both legs on one side. A smooth ride, they became popular as ladies mounts in England & France, they were later referred to as hobby horses.
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Astrakhan Horse

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Also called Kalmykskaya & Kalmyk, the Astrakhan is a member of the Mongolian equine group, they are bred in the territory along the Volga & Ural rivers. Sadly, this breed is in danger of becoming extinct. They look similar to the Kirgiz horse, but tend to be coarser with longer legs.
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Asil Horse

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Named for the region where it is bred in Khuzestan, the bloodlines of the Asil (or purebred Arabian) horse are traditionally bred & kept within local tribes or families.
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Arravani Horse

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The Arravani is a Greek horse that is as tough as it is elegant. Sadly they are in danger of extinction, with only about 200-300 of them are left in the world today.
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Argentine Anglo Horse

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The Argentine Anglo was developed through a need for a sport horse, lighter than the Criollo for sport in the country.
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Arenberg-Nordkirchener Pony

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The Arenberg-Nordkirchener is dangerously close to becoming extinct & are listed as critically endangered, with their population numbers in the teens.
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Ardennes Horse

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The Ardennes type draft horse is one of the basic foundations of all heavy draft breeds that exist today & they are a true cold-blooded breed.
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Arabian Horse

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Today almost every breed owes some of its genetics to the Arabian horse. The beautiful & mighty Arabian is perhaps the fountainhead of the World’s horse breeds. Displaying one of the most well-recognized profiles in the horse world, the Arabian’s physical loveliness is complimented by a hardy spirit & adaptable nature.
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Anglo-Luso Horse

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The Anglo-Luso comes from Portugal & 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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