New Zealand Category

Breeds of horse found in New Zealand, an island nation in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean. While many breeds can be found in the country, there is only one native type and they are feral descendants of imports.

Kaimanawa Horse

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The only horse breed native to New Zealand, this is a population of feral animals whose ancestors were brought to the country late in the 19th century. Animals that were let loose or escaped found a home together in the Kaimanawa mountains, for which they are now named.
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