Intro
A sport horse from Afghanistan, the Buzkashi is more of a type than a breed, a type specifically bred for the game of buzkashi from which it gets its name.
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Ainos Pony
Intro
The Ainos Pony is an incredibly rare breed of pony found only on the western Greek island of Kefalonia in the Gulf of Pátras. Sadly, tourism, poaching and lack of grazing land are a major threat to this breed – their numbers shrink every year.
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South Africa Vlaamperd
Intro
The South African Vlaamperd comes from the western Cape Region of South Africa. Their name translates to “Flemish Horse” referring to their strong initial Friesian influence. This Flemish heritage provides them a defining characteristic, a beautiful black coat (although mares may be dark seal).
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Zaniskari Pony
Intro
The Zaniskari Pony comes from in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State in northern India. Unfortunately there have been no official breeding practices in place, so interbreeding with local animals has caused pureblooded animals to be rare.
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Yanqi Horse
Yakut Horse
Intro
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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Western Sudan Pony
Origins
Also called the Darfur Pony, Gharkawi and Kordofani Western Sudan Pony comes from southern Darfur and southwestern Kordofan in Sudan.
Origins
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.
Features
Average height 13.8 hands
Physique
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
Traditional Colors
Generally Grey, but can be found in chestnut, bay and brown
Temperament
Intelligent and sociable
Use
Riding
Transport
Pack animal
Top image from NSAG Van Es Collection under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license
Voronezh Coach Horse
Intro
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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Vladimir Heavy Draft Horse
Intro
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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