China Category

Breeds of horse found in China, a nation that spans a variety of terrains and boosts a large number of breeds.

Guanzhong Horse

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The Guanzhong breed comes from the Weithe basin of China which is an agricultural region famous for their farm stock. Horses were a necessity to the people of this region for agriculture as well as transportation.
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Guangxi Horse

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Also called Guanxi, Ganzi and formerly called Sihang, the Guangxi is a small horse is found in the Sichuan provinces and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region of China.
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Erlunchun Horse

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Originally developed for military use they were later popular for hunting at which they seem to excel. These animals are tough as nails and can walk through or over almost anything.
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Debao Pony

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One of the most important local varieties of Chinese horses, the Debao pony was founded in 1981 and strictly protected by the Chinese Government.
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Datong Horse

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The Datong or Haomen breed of China dates back something like 4000 years and they are native to the Datong River basin in the northern Qinghai Province. This breed has been known for centuries for its physical connections to the Dragon Horse, a strain with exceptional powers of endurance.
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Chakouyi Horse

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The Chakouyi is a very little-known and ancient breed of light horse (technically a pony) that comes from the Silk Road area of China.
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Chaidamu Pony

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The Chaidamu pony is from the Mongolian family located in Dulan, Geermu and Wulan County in the Qinghai Province of China. Their numbers are very low and there is very little information available about them.
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Chahou Post Pony

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The Chahou Post is a breed from the Tibetan Autonomous County of Tianzhu, Yongding, and Gulang County, Ganshu Province, China. They are highly resistant to disease and incredibly hardy due to their extreme habitat.
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