Intro
This is a breed of small horse or large pony that comes from the Danube Delta in Romania. There are around 5,600 wild horses that live in the delta between the Sulina and the Chilli rivers.
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Danish Sport Pony
Intro
A common breed found in Denmark, the Danish Sport Pony has been the focus of serious work in Denmark during the last 30-40 years.
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Dales Pony
Intro
Sure footed and true, the Dales Pony is known for an iron will and strength of character. Strong enough to work hard and handsome enough to be stylish under saddle, this pony has earned itself a name as a very versatile equine.
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Dagestan Pony
Origins
We have been unable to find much online about this obscure breed other than the fact that they are from the coastal plains of Dagestan, Russia & come in several size variations.
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Czech Warmblood Horse
Intro
Also called Cesky Teplokrevnik, the Czech Warmblood is an all around animal with a great deal of versatility. They are a popular warmblood and often exported as riding horses to western European countries,
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Curly Haired Fox Trotter
Intro
Curly horses are found across the planet and known for their curly coat. Their uniqueness doesn’t end their, their curls are also hypo allergenic, which means those with allergies to equines can ride them sneeze-free.
Origins
Like the origins of the Curly Horse are shrouded in mystery, especially their existence in North America as their roots have to come from the Bashker horse of the Ural mountains.
Believe it or not there are two genetically different kinds of curly coat Missouri Fox Trotters. One is a recessive Curly gene, the other is a dominant Curly gene.
Recessive
The recessive gene for curly coat is carried in some Fox Trotter bloodlines. Genes work in pairs with one gene coming from each parent. It takes two normal haired curly gene carriers to create a curlie foal or a curly horse and another animal carrying a recessive gene. Recessive curls have curlier coats in the winter and shed their mane & tail hair entirely in the summertime, although they keep their curly body coat.
Dominant
Horses that are curly because of a dominant gene can produce curly foals, even when bred to normal straight haired horses. Dominant gene curlies have a winter coat which ranges from wavy to very curly. In the summer they shed their coat until they have a shiny smooth or a slightly wavy body coat, but keep their mane & tail year round.
Features
Average height 14.2 – 16.2 hands
Well-proportioned and well-balanced
Physique
Stallions display masculinity
Mares display femininity
High head carriage
Overall desirable confirmation
Traditional Colors
black | chestnut | bay | roan | pinto | palomino, cremello & buckskin
Temperament
Gentle & docile manner
Friendly & willing
Use
Riding horse
Ranch horse
Pleasure horse
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Lakeview Curly Missouri Fox Trotters
Curly Fox Trotter Studs
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Cretan Horse
Intro
Also known as the Messara Horse the Cretan Horse is a light draft horse found in the island of Crete off the coast of Greece.
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Connemara Pony
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The Connemara Pony originates in the Connemara region of western Ireland, a place not known for its hospitable landscape. Because of the harsh conditions, these ponies have become an incredibly hardy and tough breed.
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Coffin Bay Pony
Clydesdale Horse
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Most famous for their role as the mascot for Budweiser Beer, the Clydesdale is best known dressed up for show. White feathered feet and solid stature infuses the Clydesdale horse with a wise and regal look.
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