The Barb is considered native in Algeria and their strain of these mighty bloodlines are incredibly handsome. Built for war in the desert, Barbs have a style all their own and the Algerian Barb rivals the Moroccan Barb for their handsome bearing (in our opinion).
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Horseology Category
Algerian Arabian-Berber Horse – Breed Spotlight
Both the Arabian and Barb have strains native to Algeria. In fact they are the only two breeds found in the country, aside from their handsome cousin, the Algerian Arabian-Berber.
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Alberta Wild Horses – Breed Spotlight
There are feral horse herds found throughout both American continents, from Chile to Canada. Alberta Wild Horses have been documented in the province since the early 17th century, likely originally introduced by the French.
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Albanian Horse – Breed Spotlight
Al-Arabi Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Arabian horse breed has existed for so long that many different countries have developed strains which could be considered native. The Al-Arabi is an Arabian bred specifically in Iraq.
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Akhal-Teke Horse – Breed Spotlight
Most horse lovers know the distinctly sleek Akhal-Teke profile and signature gleaming coat. They are the greyhounds of the horse world and have a long, distinguished history.
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Ainos Pony – Breed Spotlight
An incredibly rare pony breed, the few remaining Ainos Ponies can only be found on the island of Cephalonia in Greece. Descendants of the Pindos Pony, which are a small, sturdy mountainous breed.
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Aegidienberger Horse – Breed Spotlight
A relatively new breed, Aegidienberger horses are a cross between the smooth-gaits of Peruvian Pasos with the tölt of hardy little Icelandic Horses. The resulting cross is a stout-but-handsome, gaited animal which is hardy in almost any climate.
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Adaev Horse – Breed Spotlight
The hardy Adaev Horse breed is a small strain of the Kazakh family, found specifically in the Caspian depression.
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Abyssinian Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Abyssinian horse breed is typically found along the Semien Mountains in northern Ethiopia, however this is an old breed and they have been in the region for a very long time.
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Abtenauer Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Abtenauer is a strain of Noriker Horse and generally considered the smallest within the type. They are a rather mysterious breed and rarely found outside of their cradle in the Abtenau Valley.
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Abstang Horse – Breed Spotlight
The American Mustang owes their genetics to the tough animals brought by boat to the Americas for Spanish explorers. Arabian horses are famed the world over for their hardy nature and lovely distinct features. They might be perfect for each other and the Abstang aims to prove it.
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