Sudan Category

Breeds of horse found in Sudan, a Northeast African nation. There are only a handful of breeds found in the country, all based on the Barb. During the 20th century the government imported Thoroughbred and Arabian stallions to improve local animals, diluting original genetics.

Western Sudan Pony

Origins

Also called the Darfur Pony, Gharkawi and Kordofani Western Sudan Pony comes from southern Darfur and southwestern Kordofan in Sudan.

Origins

Early in the 20th century a government program was established to improve horses found in the country. Thoroughbred and Arabian stallions were imported and crossed with local mares (mostly of Barb or Dongala type). While this improved poorly bred local stock, it also diluted any native bloodlines that may exist. Sacrificing hardiness and type for size and speed.

Traditionally, the Sudanese also prefer stallions, generally purchasing horses from neighboring breeders rather than manage broodmares. Both of the factors meant that by the late 20th century, most horses in the country had some outside influence flowing through their veins. Leaving the Dongala as perhaps the purest breed and closest to the original type found in the country today.

Features

Average height 13.8 hands

Physique

Characteristics
More of a small horse in conformation
Head has a convex profile
Shoulders are strong
Legs are thin and tend to be poorly conformed

Traditional Colors

Generally Grey, but can be found in chestnut, bay and brown

Temperament

Intelligent and sociable

Use

Riding
Transport
Pack animal

Top image from NSAG Van Es Collection under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license

Tawleed Horse

Intro

The Tawleed is a relatively new sport horse that was developed in the Khartoum region of Sudan, they were created by breeding Sudan Country-Bred horses with Thoroughbreds and other exotic breeds.
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Sudan Country-Bred Horse

Intro

The Sudan Country-Bred or SCB is a relatively new breed developed in the 20th century that comes from Sudan in northeastern Africa. They are a mixture of Arabian, Thoroughbred and Dongala horses.
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Gharbaui Horse

Origins

The Gharbaui comes from Sudan and thought to possesses Berber blood.
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Dongola Horse

Intro

Also called the Dongolah and Dongolawi, the Dongala is believed to have come from the Dongala Providence in Sudan and thought to be a degenerate strain of Barb with Arabian influence. They are similar in looks and bloodlines to other breeds of West Africa who almost all fall collectively under the West African Barb category.
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