Chestnut tag

Baixadeiro Horse

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The Baixadeiro is a small horse inhabiting the heavy marshlands of Brazil and is presently the recipient of a conservation program. It is a race that is near extinction.
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Baise Horse

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The Baise or Bose (also called Guangxi) is a small horse breed raised in pasture at high altitude and allowed to roam freely in herds when not working.
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Baikal Horse

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The Baikal is a small horse from the region of Lake Baikal that borders with Mongolia. The Baikal is not a breed in itself, more of a type, used for all needs of the region. They have been a part of the area for as long as people can remember.
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Azerbaijan Horse

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Also called Guba, the Azerbaijan is a saddle horse that comes from regions of Azerbaijan, as well as parts of Georgia and Armenia. This breed has long been native to the area and are well adapted to herd life.
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Avelignese Horse

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The Avelignese comes from Italy and is one of the country’s most populous, widespread breeds. It is obvious that they share an ancestor with the Austrian Haflinger and often people interchange the two. However, they are slightly different breeds with distinct characteristics.
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Auxois Horse

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The Trait Auxois or Auxois Horse is closely related to the Ardennes and has been bred specifically for their immense size since the start of the 20th century. They are one of the rarest of the (many) French draft breeds.
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Austrian Warmblood Horse

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The Austrian Warmblood comes from an area that has long been known for creating fine horseflesh (including the handsome Kladruber and the ethereal Lipizzaner). Like other warmbloods, the Austrian Warmblood was developed as a superior riding and competition horse.
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Australian Teamster Donkey

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Well-suited for desert climates, Donkeys became an integral part of the transport in Australia up until the 1930’s. In fact, these animals do so well in the Australian climate that their feral numbers have grown to the point of becoming a nuisance.
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Astrakhan Horse

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Also called Kalmykskaya & Kalmyk, the Astrakhan is a member of the Mongolian equine group, they are bred in the territory along the Volga & Ural rivers. Sadly, this breed is in danger of becoming extinct. They look similar to the Kirgiz horse, but tend to be coarser with longer legs.
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Asil Horse

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Also called Iranian Arabian and Assi, the Asil is named for the region where it is bred in Khuzestan. Bloodlines of the Asil (or purebred Arabian) horse are traditionally bred and kept within local tribes or families.
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