Also called Salernitano and Salernitana, the Salerno horse comes from the Campania region of Italy in the 18th century. These animals were based on the Neapolitan horse (also a foundation for the Lipizzaner). They are very similar to the Persano Horse but they are distinct breeds according to the DAD-IS.
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Also called Russian Draft and Russian Ardennes, the Russian Heavy Draft is a small, sturdy and fast draft breed that was developed in Imperial Russia. Unlike most draft breeds, the Russian isn’t overly large, but they are quite muscled.
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A light riding horse of Mongolian type from Afghanistan, the Qatgani is a type of Afghan horse.
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The Pindos or Thessalonian Pony is a mountainous Pony breed that comes from mountainous regions of Thessaly and Epirus in Greece.
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Also called Geogalidiko and Georgaludiko, the Peneia Pony (sometimes spelled Pinia, Pineia or Panela) is a very rare breed that comes from the Peloponnese in the south of Greece. Their name loosely translates to ‘Peninsula Pony’.
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A member of the Ardennes family, the Northern Ardennais, Ardennais du Nord or Trait du nord was crossed with Belgian Draft for a more robust size and Boulonnais for elegance and a brighter step.
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The Nordsvensk Brukshäst or North Swedish Horse is a relatively new breed officially, it’s bloodlines only being just over 100 years old. They come from similar genetics as Dole horses both of them descendants of the ancient Scandinavian horse.
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The Nonius comes from Hungary and this breed can all trace their lineage back to one flagship stud, an Anglo-Norman stallion by the name of Nonius Senior.
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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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The Montana Travler comes from Montana and is a relatively new saddle horse breed developed by Tom Eaton during the second half of the 20th century.
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