The bloodlines of the ponies on the Faroe islands are one of the oldest and purest equine breeds on the planet and they have not been influenced by outside blood. Also called Faeroes Pony and Faroe Island Horse, The only other breed comparable in age and purity is the Icelandic Horse (they also share an ambling gait).
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A breed of great antiquity, the Exmoor is one of the few breeds that looks very much the same today as they always have. They are believed to be the oldest pure descendants of the ponies that inhabited Britain some 100,000 years ago.
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Ponies have been a part of the British landscape for over 10,000 years and their remains have been found all over the country. The United kingdom is a tiny land of surprisingly diverse, but very old pony breeds.
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Sure footed and true, the Dales Pony is known for an iron will and strength of character. Strong enough to work hard and handsome enough to be stylish under saddle, this pony has earned itself a name as a very versatile equine.
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The oldest breed of horse from Britain, originally from the Cleveland area of North East England. The church was principally responsible for keeping the bloodlines and the Cleveland bay type.
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Warmblood horses are a mix between hot-blooded animals (like the Arabian and Thoroughbred) with cold-blooded animals (most draft breeds). They may carry bloodlines of approved breeds as long as they meet the requirements of the type.
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