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The main objective for breeders of the American Spotted Paso horse is combining the smooth gaits of the Peruvian Paso with the colorful coat patterns of the pinto.
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American Sport Pony
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Sport ponies have been enjoyed for hundreds of years in Europe and it was inevitable that their stock would gradually make its way to North America.
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American Miniature Mediterranean Donkey
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This is the smallest of the donkey breeds and they are known for their incredible strength and willing attitude.
Origins
The American Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys originated in southern Europe on the small islands of Sardinia and Sicily. In the 18th century they were primarily used indoors for grinding grain and as pack animals for mountain shepherds. The breed was introduced to the US in 1929 when the first imports were received by Robert Green on his stud farm in New Jersey.
“Miniature Donkeys possess the affectionate nature of a Newfoundland, the resignation of a cow, the durability of a mule, the courage of a tiger, and the intellectual capability only slightly inferior to man’s.” – Robert Green
Today these tiny animals are almost extinct in their native lands, luckily they have become popular pets in the states, where their numbers continue to grow.
Features
Under 36″ high
Physique
Compact and well proportioned
Traditional Colors
Grey dun w/chocolate highlights is most commonly found
black | sorrel | pinto | creme
Temperament
Kind and easy going
Affectionate and intelligent
Use
Mainly pets and show animals
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National Miniature Donkey Association
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American Shetland Pony
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Through selective imports and good breeding practices, the American Shetland pony has made a name for itself in North America as a smart, handsome and versatile pony.
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American Saddlebred Horse
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Also known as the Kentucky Saddler and American Saddle Horse, this breed was developed in Kentucky as a stylish utility horse for plantation owners of the south. Their easy gait made hours in the saddle easier and their mild temperament made them easy to manage.
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American Paint Horse
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The paint is a performance type color breed and are often bred exclusively for their spotted pattern. Crosses to gaited, pony or draft breeds are not recognized by the registry, only Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse bloodlines are allowed.
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American Quarter Horse
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Perhaps most well known for their association with Cowboys of the wild west (although the breed began on the Eastern Seaboard) the Quarter horse is a symbol of American horsemanship and the oldest North American breed.
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American Mustang Horse
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The American mustang is said to symbolize the freedom of the wild west of the Americas. The word mustang comes from the Spanish word, mestena which is roughly translated as a group of wild horses.
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American Miniature Horse
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Miniature horses in America come from English and Dutch mine ponies that were imported to the Americas in the 19th century. The small breeds imported were robust and perfect for use in coal mines of the Appalachian mountains.
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American Mammoth Jack
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The world’s largest breed of ass, the American Mammoth Jack stock was developed in the US through the selective cross breeding of imported European stock with local Native American and Mexican animals.
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