Originally built for work in Ireland, the Irish Draft or Draught bloodline was almost lost, however a revival movement managed to keep the breed alive. These horses are built in large part by the difficult climate, making them big and hearty.
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Also called the Iomudskaya and Yamud, the Iomud comes from Turkmenistan and is a descendant of the ancient Turkmenian breed that was developed by the Iomud tribe in southern Turkmenia.
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The Indian Country Bred Horse comes from the Himalayan region of India and is a combination of the Bhutia, Spiti and Tibetan pony bloodlines. These animals have been cross bred for so many years that the distinction lines between each breed have blurred.
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The oldest of the German warmbloods, the Holsteiner is well-loved for its excellence in show jumping and cross country competitions. They are perfectly suited to cover long distances at a high level of activity, with enough strength and sensibility to make them excellent partners.
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The small Hmong Horse is native to Vietnam and although they are very small, the have no problem bearing the weight of a full-grown man.
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The Highland Pony is an ancient breed whose hardy constitution has been formed over centuries by incredibly harsh conditions found in the Scottish highlands and Isles. Due to the rocky climate these ponies are incredibly sure footed and can not be convinced to step on ground they believe to be unable to hold their weight.
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The Heilongkiang or Heilongjiang breed originated on the Song-liao plain in the northern Heilongkiang province of China. This area is quite proud of their horses and several state farms were responsible for much of the breed’s development.
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The Heihe or Xinihe (we think) horse comes from the boundary between China and Russia along the Heilongjiang River Basin in Heihe city. The horse is essential to the local people for both agriculture and transportation.
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A versatile and friendly animal, the happy Haflinger wins the hearts of almost everyone who owns or rides one.
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England has a long history of trotting animals and the tradition is thought to go back to the Middle Ages. For many years two types of trotters came from the areas of East Anglis and the East Riding of Yorkshire, the Norfolk Trotter and the Yorkshire Hackneys.
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