Nambu Horse

Intro

The Nambu Horse comes from Iwate, Japan and is bred by the local people there. These animals are traditionally important to the community and were used for ceremonies, agricultural work & as war mounts for Samurai warriors.

Origins

This area became particularly well known for breeding fine horses from early 17th through the 20th century. In fact, farmers often lived in the same buildings as their horses, & their wealth was measured by how many animals he possessed.

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