Intro
The Cheval du Vercors de Barraquand or Barraquand Vercors Horse is a rustic horse which comes from the Vercors mountains and is known to be particularly surefooted.
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Sorraia Horse
Intro
The Sorraia is thought to be the last remnant of wild horses that lived across most of the Iberian Peninsula, including parts of Spain and Portugal. Although we call them a breed today, they are actually what remains of an indigenous wild horse. Only recently, after the Portuguese National Stud took over registration of these animals, have they been promoted as a ‘breed’.
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Skyros Pony
Intro
The Skyros Pony comes from Greece and is the smallest of the Greek Pony breeds. Although they are small in stature, they display more miniature horse like characteristics rather than those typical of pony breeds.
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Groningen Horse
Intro
The Gronigan Horse is a heavy Dutch warmblood that has close connections to the Gelderland breed (although it is larger and more robust) like the Gelderland, the Groningan has essentially been absorbed into the Dutch Warmblood registry.
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East Bulgarian Horse
Intro
The East Bulgarian Horse is common throughout Eastern Europe, although not so well known in the rest of the world. However, they are starting to make a name for themselves in a number of equestrian sports, including dressage and show jumping. Recently the primary focus of this breed is creating a quality sport horse.
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Cretan Horse
Intro
Also known as Messara Horse, the Cretan Horse is a light draft horse found in the island of Crete off the coast of Greece.
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