Intro
The Nambu Horse comes from Iwate, Japan and is bred by the local people there. These animals are traditionally important to the community and were used for ceremonies, agricultural work & as war mounts for Samurai warriors.
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Mytilene Horse
Origins
Also called the Ege Midillisi, the Mytilene horse is a small horse or large pony native to Midillisi island off the coast of Turkey. This is an ancient breed and has been documented in Turkey for the last millennia. They were selectively bred by the Ottoman Turks using the smallest type of Anadolu pony to develop an animal small enough to stand under trees for collecting hazel nuts & olives. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire the island fell to Greek hands, however the Mytilene horse breeding continued in Turkey.
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Murgese Horse
Intro
Also called the Murge Horse, the Murgese is bred in the Murge region of Italy & origins of the breed date back to Spanish rule.
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Mura Horse
Intro
Also called the Mur Island Medjimurski, Murakoz & the Murakosi, the Mura was once quite a popular working horse in Hungary, however today their numbers are very low.
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Morochuco Horse
Origins
The Morochuco comes comes from the Peruvian Andes in the state of Ayacucho and the breed was thought to be developed by Jesuits. They are well known for their smooth, pacing gaits among other qualities that make them fine riding horses. These are small, shaggy animals but quite hardy & surefooted and perhaps the best representation of the Andean breeds. This breed is shaped by the climate & needs of the people & over the years they have become an integral part of daily life.
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Monterufoli Pony
Intro
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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Missouri Fox Trotter
Intro
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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Misaki Pony
Intro
The Misaki Pony comes from the Mayazaki Province in Japan where they still run wild in Cape Toi meadow.
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Mezen Horse
Intro
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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