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A predecessor to the Criollo Uruguayo, the Canelón was the first national horse of Uruguay, probably bred in the Canelones region from which it takes its name. Known as a fine and adaptable saddle horse, with fast, agile movement.
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Burgundian Horse
Brumby Horse of Namadgi National Park
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Like the feral horses of the Americas, Australia has pockets of herds in various parts of the country. While the may have similar lineage, over time they have developed localized characteristics, making their bloodlines unique today.
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Bidet of Morvan
Intro
The Bidet of Morvan or Bidet du Morvan is not an official breed. The term Bidet with regards to horses in France is a very old one, but today the term generally means country bred.
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Bessarabian Horse
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Named for the region of Bessarabia where they are bred, the Bessarabian is a breed of heavy saddle horse which contributed to the old Transylvanian breed.
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Baltic Ardennes Horse
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The Baltic Ardennes was a strain of the mighty Ardennes breed, bred specifically in Latvia. The type was absorbed into the Estonian, Lithuanian and Latvian draft studbooks.
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Argamak Horse
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The Argamak is an extinct breed that originates from Central Asia and considered a descendant of the ‘celestial horse’ to many on the continent. They are often called the first saddle horse bred in what is now Uzbekistan.
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Aragonesa Horse
Angevin Horse
Intro
Now extinct, the Angevin Horse was bred to be a robust riding type and their hardiness made them popular as military mounts. Never an officially recognized breed, they are named for the Angevin region where they were bred.
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Kula of Camardi
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The Camardi Kulasi or Kula of Camardi is likely an extinct breed. Their name translates to ‘red roan of Camardi’ which is probably not an accurate translation, as the description says they are primarily buckskin.
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