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Poitevin Horse

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Also called Mulassier and Poitou, the Poitevin Horse comes from the marshy lands in the west of France and is perhaps the least known of the French heavy breeds.
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Pentro Horse

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The Pentro breed comes from Italy and has been in the southern Italian wetlands for the last millennia.
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Northern Ardennais Horse

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A member of the Ardennes family, the Northern Ardennais, Ardennais du Nord or Trait du nord was crossed with Belgian Draft for a more robust size and Boulonnais for elegance and a brighter step.
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Nonius Horse

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The Nonius comes from Hungary and this breed can all trace their lineage back to one flagship stud, an Anglo-Norman stallion by the name of Nonius Senior.
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Maremmano Horse

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Also called Maremmana, the Maremmano breed is indigenous to Italy and was bred during ancient times in the marshy areas between Pisa and Caserta.
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Manipuri Pony

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The Manipuri Pony is an ancient breed from India which is thought to have come from Mongolian animals that were later crossed with Arabian strains. This is one of the earliest breeds to be used for polo, which has been played throughout Asia since sometime around the 7th century AD.
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Mangalarga Paulista Horse

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The Mangalarga Pulista is a breed that was developed from the Mangalarga Marchador breed in Brazil, so their history is virtually the same.
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Landais Pony

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The Landais Pony comes from the region of Landes in the southwest of France. They are known for being a fine pony that looks similar to a mini Arabian.
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Knabstrupper Horse

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In a world full of solid colored warmbloods, the Knabstrupper is the eclectic cousin of the bunch. From the same spanish bloodlines as the appaloosa, they are found displaying all of the appaloosa white patterns.
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Kisber Halfbred Horse

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Also called Kisber Felver, the Kisber Halfbred was developed at the Kisber Stud Farm (est. 1853) in Hungary. The goal was to replace the often high strung English Thoroughbred with an animal that was more versatile to upgrade local stock.
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