The true wild Tarpan comes from Russia and is an extinct species, the last two on the planet died within a decade of each other in the late 19th century. Today’s version of the Tarpan, also called the Heck Horse is a genetic recreation of the old breed.
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The Norfolk Roadster or Trotter was perhaps one of the most influential of all trotting breeds and is the foundation for most modern trotting breeds of today.
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The Neapolitan horse came from Naples, Italy during the 15th – 18th centuries and is now an extinct breed. Although there has been a attempt to re-create the breed in the modern Napoletano Horse.
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The Nambu Horse comes from Iwate, Japan and is bred by the local people there. These animals are traditionally important to the community and were used for ceremonies, agricultural work and as war mounts for Samurai warriors.
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Also known as the South African or African Pony, the Namaqua Pony came from the Namaqua district of South Africa and is now extinct.
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The Minusin breed is similar to many of the steppe breeds, having been shaped by life on the steppes. However these animals tend to be more robust and imposing in stature. According to the DAD-IS this breed is extinct as of 2006.
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The Masuren or Mazury horse is extinct today but was once a notable breed of Poland and was prized as a riding horse.
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The Limousin horse is a famous old medieval saddle horse that came from the region of Limousin in France. The area has long been known for great horseflesh and this breed is one of the most influential in creating the Selle Français.
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The Karacabey, Karacabey Yarimkan Arap or Karacabey Half-Bred Arabian is a breed that originated in the Marmara region of Turkey and they were declared extinct in 1979.
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The Irish Hobby Horse is an extinct breed that came from the British Isles sometime before the 13th century. These bloodlines were the foundation for a number of modern Irish breeds, including the Connemara Pony and Irish Draught.
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