Intro
The Yanqi comes from several countries in the Xianjiang Autonomous Region of China and they were developed from Mongolian ponies brought to the area during the 13th century.
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The Yakut Horse comes from northern and central Siberia, developed in relative isolation. This robust little creature was created by the harsh natural conditions that surround them. In fact, they reside further north than any other breed of equine. For that alone they are an interesting breed.
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The Wild Horses found in Namibia are not indigenous to the area, so technically they are not wild, but feral. Horses were first imported to southern Africa in the 17th century from Europe and like the mustangs of North America eventually made their way into the wild.
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Also called the Darfur Pony, Gharkawi and Kordofani Western Sudan Pony comes from southern Darfur and southwestern Kordofan in Sudan.
Early in the 20th century a government program was established to improve horses found in the country. Thoroughbred and Arabian stallions were imported and crossed with local mares (mostly of Barb or Dongala type). While this improved poorly bred local stock, it also diluted any native bloodlines that may exist. Sacrificing hardiness and type for size and speed.
Traditionally, the Sudanese also prefer stallions, generally purchasing horses from neighboring breeders rather than manage broodmares. Both of the factors meant that by the late 20th century, most horses in the country had some outside influence flowing through their veins. Leaving the Dongala as perhaps the purest breed and closest to the original type found in the country today.
Average height 13.8 hands
Characteristics
More of a small horse in conformation
Head has a convex profile
Shoulders are strong
Legs are thin and tend to be poorly conformed
Generally Grey, but can be found in chestnut, bay and brown
Intelligent and sociable
Riding
Transport
Pack animal
The Voronezh Coach or Voronezh Draft was developed in the Voronezh District of Russia and useful as a light draft animal for the people who lived there. The breed is now listed as extinct in the DAD-IS
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Also called Vladimirskaya, Russian Clydesdale and Ivanovo, the Vladimir Heavy Draft was developed in the Vladimir and Ivanovo Regions of Russia as a medium draft breed with both power and speed. This area has long been known for the creation of good horses.
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The Ventasso Horse comes from the Ventasso Mountain in the province of Reggio Emilia in Italy. Known for their sturdy build and great heart the Italian army has long used them as mounts.
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The Uzunyayla Horse comes from Turkey and was developed in the mid 19th century. It is believed that their ancestors came from Caucasus which means they are probably related to the Kabarda and they were bred pure in Turkey until the start of the 20th century when Anadolu and Nonius blood was added.
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The Unmol is an incredibly rare breed that comes from the northwest Punjab in Pakistan. Their name translates to “priceless” which makes clear how important these animals were to the local people.
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Also called the Turk, Turkmene, Turkmen and Turkmenian, the ancient Turkoman breed is thought to be extinct in its pure form. Horses bred in Turkmenistan are still called by the same name, however the purest descendants of this ancient breed are the Barb, Akhal-Teke and Iomud.
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