Also called Sárvárer, the Leutstettener Pferd or Leutstettener Horse is a rare breed that came from the Leutstetten stud farm in Bavaria until 2006 and now is in the hands of a few private breeders. They are handsome animals which show some of the finer characteristics their foundations breeds are known for.
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Europäisches Appaloosa-Pony or European Appaloosa Pony is a spotted animal found throughout Europe and many of the countries claim a version of their own.
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The Beberbecker Horse was an ancient breed, bred at a Hessian state stud farm founded at Beberbeck Castle to be capable war mounts.
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Horses were re-introduced to Canadian territories by the French in the mid 17th century. A century later, First Nations in Alberta were using horses and their animals are probably the ancestors of feral herds found there today.
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Like most sport horse breeds, the Bulgarian Sport Horse is bred for performance and not necessarily to preserve specific breed genetics. The bloodlines sought are those that are athletic and strong.
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The Merak-Saktenpata is a rare breed of ponies native to Bhutan, found primarily in the Trashigang region. They are named for the Merak and Sakten village blocks where they are found.
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The Boeta horse is a robust pony type that originates from the sturdy ponies of Tibet. Now among the three breeds reported to the DAD-IS for Bhutan.
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The South African Vlaamperd comes from the western Cape Region of South Africa. Their name translates to “Flemish Horse” referring to their strong initial Friesian influence. This Flemish heritage provides them a defining characteristic, a beautiful black coat (although mares may be dark seal).
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The Zaniskari Pony comes from in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State in northern India. Unfortunately there have been no official breeding practices in place, so interbreeding with local animals has caused pureblooded animals to be rare.
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