A robust and hardy animal, the Cheval de race Auvergne or Auvergne horse still bears the look of a warhorse. Like many draft-types, the advent of machinery created dwindling numbers however there are recent efforts to keep their bloodlines going. The can be found in the Puy-de-Dôme and Cantal areas.
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The Cavallo del Catria or Catria Horse is a native breed from the mountains of Pesaro, Ancona and Perugia provinces in Italy. This breed is an incredibly tough animal, their mountainous habitat shaping their calm nature and surefooted gaits.
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A hardy little horse that is resistant to harsh conditions, the Canadian Horse or French Canadian is considered a national treasure and has been an essential component in settling the territory.
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The Calabrese horse breed is named for the Calabria region of southern Italy and is known for their Asian-African characteristics.
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Also called Budenny and Budyonovsky, the Budyonny is an incredibly adaptable and versatile animal bred to be an all-around saddle mount.
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Also called Bhutia Pony, Bhote Ghoda, Bhutan Pony, Bhutani, Bhutua Pony and Indian Country Bred pony, the Bhotia Pony is well suited to mountainous terrain that most other breeds could never navigate.
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Also called the Banamba, The Beledougou is a variety of the West African Dongola (with Arabian influence) and was developed in Mali, Africa.
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Also called Basque Ponies, Poney Vasco and Pottoka, Pottoks are left to live wild in the Pyrenees of the Basque Country in Spain and France. The last Wednesday of January they are rounded up, their numbers cut for market and the remaining animals are branded, then released again.
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The handsome Bardigiano is a pony breed from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Loved by the locals for their strength and endurance for wood and field work in difficult areas. During WWII Italian Bardigiano mares were used to produce mules to feed the war and in the process nearly decimated the pureblood of the breed.
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