Roan tag

Estonian Native Horse

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Also called the Klepper, the Estonian Native is one of the few remaining breeds in this area that has effectively resisted the effects of cross breeding and retained the characteristics of a northern horse.
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Estonian Heavy Draft Horse

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Also called Eesti raskeveohobune and Estonian Arden, the Estonian Draft was created with the goal of developing a tough work horse who was easy to keep, even tempered and quick to move. This developing breed was established to meet a growing need for larger horses.
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English Thoroughbred Horse

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Few breeds, (besides perhaps their fathers, the Arabian and the Andalusian) have traveled as far and as wide as the English (or British) Thoroughbred animals have. While racing horses has been a sport for as long as we have been on their back, the British took horse racing to another level entirely.
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Egyptian Arabian Horse

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There are a wide variety of Arabian strains that exist today, some bred by Bedouin tribes in the Arabian Desert, others left the areas to create new strains in far off cultures. Also called Kuhailan, Saklawi and Hamdani, the Egyptian strains have their own specific characteristics.
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Dosanko Horse

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Also called Hokkaido Horse, the Dosanko comes from the Japanese island of Hokkaido. They are a revered breed in Japan and one of the most plentiful ancient Japanese pony breeds.
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Dartmoor Pony

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Ponies have been a part of the British landscape for over 10,000 years and their remains have been found all over the country. The United kingdom is a tiny land of surprisingly diverse, but very old pony breeds.
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Dales Pony

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Sure footed and true, the Dales Pony is known for an iron will and strength of character. Strong enough to work hard and handsome enough to be stylish under saddle, this pony has earned itself a name as a very versatile equine.
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Connemara Pony

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The Connemara Pony originates in the Connemara region of western Ireland, for which they are named. This area has an inhospitable landscape and scarce forage, shaping these hardy ponies into a tough, robust breed.
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Coffin Bay Pony

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The Coffin Bay Pony is a semi-feral breed that is native to Coffin Bay, on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in Australia. Often confused with the Brumby’s, these ponies do not share their lineage and are protected by fences from breeding with them.
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Clydesdale Horse

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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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