Intro
Also called the Norman Trotter, the French Trotter’s genetics are perhaps the most closely tied to the Old Norman Horse of all the French breeds.
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Finnish Warmblood Horse
Origins
The Finnish Warmblood breeding association was founded in 1926 with the intention of breeding a warmblooded riding horse that could be used for both sport & military service. The goal was an elegant, modern horse with good balance, athletic movement & solid character.
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Einsiedler Horse
Intro
Also known as the Swiss Halfbred or the Swiss Warmblood, the Einsiedler comes from Switzerland and is named for the Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln where it has been lovingly bred since 1064.
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Don Horse
Intro
Also called the 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 & Thoroughbred descent.
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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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Costa Rican Saddle Horse
Intro
These Spanish horses were brought to the Americas and spread their way throughout two continents. The Costa Rican version is a medium sized horse capable of carrying heavy loads for long distances.
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Chilkow Horse
Cheval d’Auvergne
Intro
A robust and hardy animal, the Auvergne horse still bears the look of a war horse. Like many draft-types, the advent of machinery created dwindling numbers however there are recent efforts to keep their bloodlines going.
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Charollais Horse
Intro
This is an ancient breed that comes from a cross between Thoroughbred & Anglo Norman animals and was originally bred as a calvary mount. These days they are popular sporting mounts often used for hunting.
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Canadian Warmblood Horse
Intro
Following the tradition of European warmblood animals, the Canadians have made their own contribution to the sport horse legacy.
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