Intro
The Eriskay pony is one of the last pure pony strains that survives on the Hebrides Isles in Scotland and they are a very rare breed today.
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Egyptian Arabian Horse
Drum Horse
Dongola Horse
Intro
Also called the Dongolah & Dongolawi, the Dongala is thought to have come from the Dongala Providence in Sudan & is thought to be a degenerate strain of the mighty Barb with Arabian influence. They are similar in looks & bloodlines to other breeds of West Africa who all fall collectively under the category West African Barb horses.
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Deli Pony
Intro
This breed’s name most likely came from the large quantities of ponies that are exported from the port of Deli, the Deli pony was first exported to Singapore & Penang and later spread through Malaysia.
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Curly Haired Fox Trotter
Intro
Curly horses are found across the planet and known for their curly coat. Their uniqueness doesn’t end their, their curls are also hypo allergenic, which means those with allergies to equines can ride them sneeze-free.
Origins
Like the origins of the Curly Horse are shrouded in mystery, especially their existence in North America as their roots have to come from the Bashker horse of the Ural mountains.
Believe it or not there are two genetically different kinds of curly coat Missouri Fox Trotters. One is a recessive Curly gene, the other is a dominant Curly gene.
Recessive
The recessive gene for curly coat is carried in some Fox Trotter bloodlines. Genes work in pairs with one gene coming from each parent. It takes two normal haired curly gene carriers to create a curlie foal or a curly horse and another animal carrying a recessive gene. Recessive curls have curlier coats in the winter and shed their mane & tail hair entirely in the summertime, although they keep their curly body coat.
Dominant
Horses that are curly because of a dominant gene can produce curly foals, even when bred to normal straight haired horses. Dominant gene curlies have a winter coat which ranges from wavy to very curly. In the summer they shed their coat until they have a shiny smooth or a slightly wavy body coat, but keep their mane & tail year round.
Features
Average height 14.2 – 16.2 hands
Well-proportioned and well-balanced
Physique
Stallions display masculinity
Mares display femininity
High head carriage
Overall desirable confirmation
Traditional Colors
black | chestnut | bay | roan | pinto | palomino, cremello & buckskin
Temperament
Gentle & docile manner
Friendly & willing
Use
Riding horse
Ranch horse
Pleasure horse
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Zion’s Gate Curlies
Where to Buy
Zion’s Gate Curlies
Lakeview Curly Missouri Fox Trotters
Curly Fox Trotter Studs
Zion’s Gate Curlies
Lakeview Curly Missouri Fox Trotters
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Cuban Pinto Horse
Clydesdale Horse
Intro
Considered the pride of Scotland, the Clydesdale is a heavy draft breed native to Lanarkshire in Scotland (the districy used to be called Clydesdale).
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Cheju Horse
Intro
These ponies come from the Cheju island off the coast of South Korea. From the years 935 – 1910 this province was used as a place of political exile as well as a place for grazing horses.
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Carolina Marsh Tacky Horse
Intro
Although the word tacky is often thought of as cheap, it was used to describe the Marsh Tacky simply because they were so common the the swampy areas of South Carolina & Georgia.
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