Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
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Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
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Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
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There is an Estonian native breed one that retains many physical characteristics of the native northern horse. This particular breed has had little influence through the blood of other breeds.

This animal is also known for their kind disposition and robust frame – a stark contrast from the high strung light breeds of their neighboring Russia like the Akhal-Teke.
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The horse is and has always been an integral part of the Mongolian lifestyle and the children are said to be born on horseback.

Equines are used for transportation, as pack animals, for milk, for food and for entertainment. Horses play a huge part in shaping their culture and are valued and respected.

The Mongolian horse is said to be very similar in form and function to the animals that carried Genghis Khan.
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Home to an amazing diversity of climates, Russian horses have to be some tough animals.

There are many breeds native to Russian soil, but perhaps the most well known is the spirited Akhal-Teke. This animal is known for its tremendous stamina and it’s hardy nature which enables it to survive extreme conditions.

Other breeds native to Russia include the Don, the Orlov Trotter and the Russian Heavy Draft; all of them suited to their specific landscape.
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As in many South American countries horses are used as work animals in a variety of forms. From stock animals, to transportation to the tourist industry.

The national horse of Paraguay is the criollo which is known for it’s tremendous endurance capabilities. The strong points of the breed makes them particularly useful as ranch animals and for transportation.

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The horse is very much a part of modern life in India, often depended upon for transport and work.

They are also proud of the high spirited Marwari horse known primarily for their signature turned in ears.
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Horses are very much a part of Peruvian life – both in urban and rural settings. The urban animals are often over worked, under fed and kept in appalling conditions.

Their rural cousins however, while they earn their keep, tend to live a healthier, more well-nourished lifestyle. If only because they have more forage available to them.

Mountain horses live in unforgiving conditions and grow to be incredibly hardy.
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The relationship between horses and people in Indonesia is necessitated by need. There are several breeds of native ponies, including the Bali Pony and the Batak Pony, although lack of controlled breeding has caused bloodlines to become fuzzy.

Used for transportation on a large scale, horses are very much a part of modern society in Indonesia.
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Uruguay is proud home to a large population of Spanish Criollo horses and have had a registry to protect and preserve the breed since 1929.

The relationship between the people and the horses is one of mutual dependence and has an almost primal nature.
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Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
Read more →