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Intro<\/h3>\n

Also called Samogitian, Zamituka, Zemaituka, Zemaichu and Zhmudk, the Zhmud horse comes from Lithuania and they are a forest type that is part of the Konik<\/a> family.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

These animals have been bred in the area since the 16th century and used by local people for farming and transportation. Throughout the years they have been influenced by various other exotic types and more recently in the 19th century Arabian<\/a> stock was added. By the start of the 20th century there were two distinct types within the breed, one lighter and more refined (though fewer in numbers) and a heavier animal without the Arabian refinement. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 13.2 – 14.3 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is handsome with a straight or somewhat dished profile
\nNeck is well developed and muscular
\nBack is flat and solid
\nLegs are clean<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

black<\/a> | bay<\/a> | brown<\/a> | dun<\/a><\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Riding pony
\nLight draft
\nShow pony
\nImproving other breeds<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

Lithuanian National Stud<\/a>
\nAnimal Science Institute, Lithuanian Farm Animal Genetic Resources Conservation Coordinating Centre<\/a>
\nZemaitukai Horse Breeders Association<\/a><\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Image from Tomas \u010cekanavi\u010dius<\/a> under the CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> license<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n