Few breeds, (besides perhaps the Arabian & the Andalusian) have traveled as far & 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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Ponies have been a part of the British landscape for over 10,000 years and their remains have been found all over the country.
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Sure footed and true, the Dales Pony are 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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The oldest breed of horse from Britain originally from the Cleveland area of North East England. The church was principally responsible for keeping the bloodlines and the Cleveland bay type.
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The Chapman horse is an extinct breed that was once native to England. Their name came about because they were used by chapmen (traveling salesmen) as pack horses for their wares. Although this breed was a versatile animal and strong enough to withstand much more strenuous labor.
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Warmblood horses are a mix between hot-blooded animals (like the Arabian & Thoroughbred) and cold-blooded animals (most draft breeds). They may carry bloodlines of approved breeds as long as they meet the requirements of the type.
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The British Spotted Pony is not an appaloosa horse, they are thought to be native to the British Isles.
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The riding pony itself was developed in the U.K. and the term covers a variety of different show ponies. They are divided into classes based on height and type.
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The British Spotted horse or British Appaloosa does not stem from the Appaloosa of North America. They both come from the same bloodlines originally found in Spain and France.
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