Intro
Also called Donskaya, the Don horse was developed on the steppes of the Don river and comes primarily from Russian steppe horses crossed with animals of Arabian, Karabakh, Akhal-Teke and Thoroughbred descent.
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Dolny-Iskar Horse
Origins
The Dolny-Iskar is an Extinct breed that came from Northern Bulgaria and was a variety of the Bulgarian Native Horse. They had a rough and primitive confirmation but were incredibly vital, healthy animals.
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Darashouri Horse
Intro
Also called the Darashouli, the Darashouri is Native to the state of Fars in southern Iran and its origins are unknown. This breed is names for the Dareshuri tribe, of which tribal chiefs breed them.
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Danish Warmblood Horse
Intro
Breeds native to Denmark have a tendency to be robust and tough, but not necessarily athletic. The necessity arose for an all around eventing animal with more versatility.
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Dahoman Horse
Intro
This is an animal with strong ties to the Arabian bloodlines, the idea is that very little of their genetics have been shaped through outside blood. The other shaping factor of these animals is English Thoroughbred.
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Czech Small Riding Horse
Intro
Also called Cesky Sportovni Pony, and Czech Riding Pony, the Czech Small Riding Horse was developed in the hopes of creating a smart, robust sport animal for youth. They wanted an equine that was small enough to be manageable and large enough to have decent jumping ability.
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Cukurova Horse
Intro
Only about 3,000 individuals of this breed exist and at present there is no breed association or stud book for them.
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Costa Rican Saddle Horse
Intro
Also called Caballo Costarricense de Paso or Costa Rican Paso, the Costa Rican Saddle is a saddle horse capable of carrying heavy loads for long distances.
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Cossack Horse
Intro
Also called Old Don, the Cossack Horse was an animal created and shaped for warfare. They are the foundation of modern day Don horses, used as a saddle or sport mount.
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Chilkov Horse
Intro
Also called Chilkovskaya and Shilkov, the Chilkov Horse started in the 17th century, developed in Republic of Buryatia, which is the far east of Russia. They are now listed in the DAD-IS as extinct as of 2006.
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