Also called KWPN Gelders paard, Basispaard and Gelderlander, the Gelderland comes from Gelderland province in Holland, however they have not been officially bred since the late 1960’s. Their lineage was absorbed into the Dutch Warmblood (KWPN).
Read more
Also called Kuda-Gayo. Gaju and Gayo, the Gayoe is a pony that comes from the island of Sumatra and are named for the Gayoe hills on the island. This pony is closely related to the Batak, Deli, Bali, Java, Sumba & Timor ponies. Perhaps the most closely related to the Batak, the Gayoe is known as a stockier branch of lesser quality.
Read more
The Galiceño comes from Mexico and is relatively newly found in the US (since 1958). Like many of the horse breeds from the Americas, they owe their bloodlines to Spanish animals.
Read more
Also called Norman Trotter and Trotteur français, the French Trotter’s genetics are perhaps the most closely tied to the Old Norman Horse of all the French breeds.
Read more
Also called Suomenhevonen and Finnish Universal, the Finnhorse is one of the only horse breeds native to Finland. These animals are known and prized for their sheer adaptability due to a unique combination of warmblood and coldblood genetics.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
The original Old type Friesian breed is essentially extinct today, in pureblood form anyway. They were heavy animals and resembled drafts, however they carried warmblood traits and character.
Read more
The East Bulgarian Horse is common throughout Eastern Europe, although not so well known in the rest of the world. However, they are starting to make a name for themselves in a number of equestrian sports, including dressage and show jumping. Recently the primary focus of this breed is creating a quality sport horse.
Read more