Alphabetical index

Horse Breeds A–Z

Browse the alphabetical list of horse breeds, ponies, donkeys and other equines. Quickly access each breed profile to explore its origin, characteristics and images.

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Abtenauer

Discover the Abtenauer, a local variety of the Noriker, a rare Austrian draft horse, compact and perfectly suited for mountain work.

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Akhal-Teke

The Akhal-Teke, a 3,000-year-old breed from Turkmenistan, captivates with its unique golden coat and legendary endurance. Discover one of the oldest horse breeds in the world.

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Albanian Pony

Discover the Albanian pony, a hardy and docile horse, adapted to mountainous terrain and traditional uses in Albania.

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Alter Real

Discover the Alter Real, an elegant and powerful Portuguese baroque horse, descendant of the Lusitano, admired in classical dressage and haute école.

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American Miniature

Discover the American Miniature Horse, an elegant and intelligent miniature horse under 86 cm tall, admired for its beauty and gentle temperament.

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American Mule

Discover the American Mule, the remarkable horse–donkey hybrid known for its impressive strength, outstanding endurance, and dependable temperament. Height, weight, and abilities revealed here.

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American Paint Horse

The Paint Horse, an American breed recognized for its pinto coat and versatility, excels in western riding, leisure, and competitions.

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American Quarter Horse

The Quarter Horse is the ultimate American horse, famous for its power, sprinting speed, and exceptional versatility.

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American Saddlebred

Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle horse, famous for its high-stepping gaits and iconic role in equestrian shows.

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Andravida – Eleia

The Andravida, cavalry horse of the Athenians in the 4th century BC, was saved from extinction by a single stallion named Pegasus in the 1990s. Fewer than 300 individuals survive in Greece today.

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Anglo-Arab

The Anglo-Arab is an elegant and athletic horse, renowned for its versatility in competition and its noble origins.

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Appaloosa

Discover the Appaloosa, an American horse breed known for its unique spotted coat and versatility in western riding, trail riding, and competition.

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Arabe Persan - Pur-sang Arabe d’Iran

Discover the Persian Arabian horse, a living treasure of Iran: unique beauty, exceptional resilience, and a major influence on the world’s greatest breeds.

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Ardennais (Draft)

Discover the Ardennais, a powerful, rustic and versatile draft horse breed from the Ardennes region.

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Argentine Polo Pony

Athletic and refined, the Argentine Polo Horse embodies the excellence of equestrian sport, combining endurance, agility, and precision on the field.

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Australian Riding Pony

Discover the Australian Riding Pony, an elegant pony standing 127 to 147 cm and around 275 kg, prized in Australia for leisure riding and competition thanks to its beauty and balanced temperament.

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Australian Stock Horse

Discover the Australian Stock Horse, a versatile Australian breed. Size, weight, build, and key traits of this exceptional horse.

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Australian Waler

Discover the Australian Waler horse, its height, weight, Australian origins, and unique qualities that make it a versatile and robust breed.

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Austrian Warmblood

The Austrian Warmblood blends Nonius, Shagya and Trakehner bloodlines from the imperial Austro-Hungarian studs. Selectively bred since 1964 for show jumping and dressage.

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Auxois (Horse)

The Auxois, a Burgundian draft descended from medieval warhorses, can exceed 910 kg. Rescued from extinction in the 1970s, it remains one of France's rarest and most endangered draft breeds.

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Bagual

Discover the Bagual horse, a symbol of freedom in Chile. Descended from the Criollo, it embodies strength, hardiness, and the spirit of South American wild horses.

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Baise–Guangxi

Discover the Baise horse, a native breed from Guangxi Zhuang, China: origins, characteristics, hardiness, traditional uses and genetic importance.

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Barb Horse

The Barb, a 3,000-year-old North African breed, shaped the Andalusian, Lusitano and Mustang. Hero of Maghreb fantasias, only 2,500 purebreds remain worldwide.

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Bardigiano

Discover the Bardigiano horse, a small mountain pony from Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Height 135–149 cm, weight 350–450 kg. A robust and versatile breed, ideal for driving, leisure, and light agricultural work. Complete information on its studbook, history, and breeding perspectives.

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Barock Pinto

The Barock Pinto is a horse bred from the crossing of the Friesian and piebald horses. Elegant, powerful and colorful, it excels in driving, dressage and show.

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Bavarian Warmblood

The Bavarian Warmblood, descended from the near-extinct Rottaler, excels in show jumping, dressage and eventing. A top Olympic sport horse bred in Bavaria since 1963.

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Belarusian Draft

The Byelorussian Harness Horse, bred for Belarus's swamps and forests, impresses with exceptional longevity — mares remain fertile until age 26. A rare, hardy and docile working breed.

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Belgian Draft Horse - Belgisch Trekpaard

The Belgian Draft, descended from the medieval Great Horse that carried armored knights, is now the most popular draft horse in the United States. A gentle giant of legendary strength.

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Bosnian Mountain Horse

Discover the Bosnian horse, a hardy mountain pony, renowned for its robustness, docile character and unique genetic heritage.

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Boulonnais

Discover the Boulonnais horse, a powerful, elegant and gentle French draft breed from the northern coast of France.

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Breton (Horse)

The Breton, Brittany's iconic draft horse and France's most widespread, still harvests seaweed along the coastline. Sturdy, powerful and gentle, a truly authentic French breed.

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Brumby

The Brumby, Australia's wild horse with over 400,000 free-roaming individuals, divides the nation between national heritage and invasive species. The world's largest wild horse population.

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Budyonny horse - Boudionnovskaïa lochad

Discover the Budyonny horse, a strong and elegant Russian breed born from the cross between the English Thoroughbred and local Don mares.

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Bulgarian Draft Horse

The Bulgarian Draft, a cross of Russian and Ardennes bloodlines, was officially recognized only in the 21st century. A rare Balkan breed preserving Bulgaria's rural agricultural heritage.

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Calabrese horse

Discover the Calabrese horse, an Italian breed from Calabria, admired for its elegance, agility, and qualities in sport and traditional riding.

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Camargue Horse

The Camargue, the "white horse of the sea", is born dark and slowly turns grey. Raised semi-wild in the Rhône delta marshes, it's the legendary mount of the Camargue guardians.

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Campeiro

Discover the Campeiro horse, a rare Brazilian breed known for its hardiness, smooth marcha gait, and adaptation to the southern mountain regions of Brazil.

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Campolina

Discover the Campolina, a refined and comfortable Brazilian horse, valued for leisure riding, farm work, and gaited competitions.

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Canadian Cutting Horse

Athletic Canadian breed derived from the Quarter Horse, the Cutting Horse excels in cattle sorting thanks to its agility, balance, and strong working instinct.

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Canadian Horse

An iconic breed from Quebec, the Canadian Horse combines endurance, strength, and a calm temperament. A living symbol of North American equine heritage.

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Canadian Rustic Pony

Discover the Canadian Rustic Pony, a small yet strong and enduring horse breed from Canada, known for its hardiness, versatility, and gentle temperament.

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Canadian Sport Horse

Developed from European bloodlines, the Canadian Sport Horse combines strength, agility and balance, ideal for show jumping, dressage and eventing.

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Cape Horse

Discover the story of the Cape Horse, a South African breed now extinct, used for work and war during the 17th to 19th centuries.

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Cartujano - Carthusian Spanish horse

Discover the Cartujano horse, a prestigious lineage of the Pure Spanish Breed. History, morphology, temperament, and role in classical equestrian arts.

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Castillonnais (horse)

Discover the Castillonnais horse, a rare mountain breed originating from Ariège, ideal for hiking, driving and leisure activities.

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Chilean

An ancient and heritage breed, the Chilean horse combines endurance, courage, and agility. A symbol of Chilean tradition and the heart of the rodeo.

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Clydesdale

Discover the Clydesdale horse, a Scottish draft breed renowned for its strength, elegance, and abundant feathering. A gentle and majestic giant.

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Colorado Ranger

Discover the Colorado Ranger, an American horse known for its versatility, strength, and the refined elegance inherited from its Arabian and Quarter Horse ancestry.

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Comtois Horse

Discover the Comtois Horse, a robust and elegant French draft breed, ideal for traction, driving, and farming in mountainous regions.

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Connemara Pony

The Connemara, Ireland's only native breed, descends from Viking ponies and Andalusian horses from the 1588 Spanish Armada shipwreck. Olympic medallist in 1968, it's the ultimate sport pony.

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Cretan - Messará

Discover the Cretan horse, or Messara, a rare breed from Crete: height 1.34–1.40 m, weight 300–400 kg, fine Arab-type build and unique arravani gait, perfect for trekking on rugged terrain.

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Criollo

An emblematic Argentine breed, the Criollo stands out for its endurance, resilience, and deep connection to gaucho traditions.

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Croatian Coldblood

Discover the Croatian Coldblood (Hrvatski hladnokrvnjak): full breed standard, history, breeding zones, temperament and future of this rustic horse.

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Czech Sport Pony – Český sportovní pony

Discover the Czech Sport Pony, a versatile and athletic breed, ideal for children’s riding and pony sport competitions.

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Czech-Moravian Belgian (Českomoravský belgik)

Discover the Czech-Moravian Belgian, a heavy draft horse from the Czech Republic, bred from Belgian Drafts and local stock, strong and used in farming and forestry.

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Dagestan

Rare breed from the Caucasus, the Dagestan Pony is hardy, frugal, and mountain-adapted, bred for mare’s milk, pack work, and riding.

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Dales Pony

The Dales Pony is a powerful, enduring, and gentle British pony, ideal for driving, trekking, and work over challenging terrain.

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Danish Warmblood – Dansk Varmblod

The Danish Warmblood is an athletic sport horse, renowned in dressage and show jumping, and originally bred in Denmark.

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Danubian

Danubian horse: a light Bulgarian draft breed known for its strength, docility, and use in traction and driving. History, build, temperament, and future.

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Dartmoor pony

Discover the Dartmoor Pony, a hardy, gentle and versatile British breed from the moorlands of Devon. Perfect for children and leisure riding.

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Datong

Discover the Datong horse, an ancient Chinese breed known for its endurance and adaptation to cold climates. Origins, traits and traditional uses.

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Debao Pony

Discover the Debao Pony, a rare natural miniature horse from China: ancient origins, extreme adaptation, and major genetic conservation challenges.

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Dongola

Discover the Dongola horse, a historic breed from Sudan and Nubia, known for its elegance, endurance, and role in African cavalry traditions.

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Dølehest

The Døle, Norway's national horse from the Gudbrandsdal valley, comes in two types: heavy draft and harness racer. Every Døle Trotter traces its bloodlines to one stallion — Odin, imported in 1834.

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Dülmener

Dülmener horse, a unique semi-wild German breed known for its hardiness, free-roaming lifestyle, and fascinating history.

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Dutch Draft

Discover the Dutch Draft, a powerful and gentle draft horse from the Netherlands, valued for its strength, hardiness, and agricultural use.

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East Bulgarian

Learn about the East Bulgarian Horse, a rare sport breed from the Balkans, with its history, traits, and uses in equestrian sports.

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Einsiedler

Discover the Einsiedeln horse, a Swiss breed from the monastery stud, valued for its robustness, versatility, and centuries-old history.

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English Hunter - Horse Type

Discover the English Hunter horse, an elegant and athletic type, ideal for fox hunting, show jumping, and hunter competitions.

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Eriskay

Discover the Eriskay pony, a rare breed from the Outer Hebrides: height, weight, physical traits, origin, uses, and breeding areas.

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Estonian Native Horse

Discover the Estonian horse, a hardy and versatile breed from Northern Europe, valued for its strength, longevity, and gentle temperament.

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Exmoor Pony

Discover the Exmoor Pony, an ancient and hardy British breed, renowned for its resilience and dark brown coat.

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Falabella

Discover the Falabella, one of the smallest horse breeds in the world: docile, elegant, hardy, and native to Argentina. Used in driving and equine therapy.

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Faroe Islands Pony

The Faroe Pony, one of the world's rarest breeds with just 90 individuals, nearly vanished in the 1960s. Strictly forbidden from export, it can only be seen in the Faroe Islands.

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Finnish Warmblood – Suomenpuoliverinen – FWB

Discover the Finnish Warmblood (FWB), an elegant and athletic sport horse breed from Finland, ideal for dressage and show jumping.

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Fjord

Fjord horse, a hardy breed from Norway, known for its strength, calm nature, and distinctive two-tone mane.

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Florida Cracker Horse

Discover the Florida Cracker Horse, a Spanish colonial horse from Florida, agile and fast, used for cattle work and known for its exceptional endurance.

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Frederiksborg

The Frederiksborg, founded in 1562, holds the world's oldest studbook for any domestic animal. Ancestor of the Lipizzaner, this rare Danish royal breed captivates with its elegance and noble history.

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Freiberger | Franches-Montagnes

Discover the Franches-Montagnes horse, a versatile Swiss breed, ideal for driving, trekking, and leisure riding.

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French Trotter – TF

Discover the French Trotter, a fast and enduring racehorse used in harness and mounted trotting, emblematic of French racetracks.

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Friesian

The Friesian, an iconic breed from the Netherlands, stuns with its jet-black coat, flowing mane, and remarkable talent in driving and dressage. Discover this exceptional horse.

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Furioso-North Star

Discover the Furioso-North Star horse, a Hungarian warmblood breed from 19th-century English lines, renowned for carriage driving, sport riding, and Hungarian equestrian tradition.

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Galician Pony

Discover the Galician pony, a native breed from Galicia, rustic and resilient, adapted to mountainous terrain. Height, weight, uses, history and breeding.

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Gallega – Cabalo de pura raza Galega

Discover the Gallega pony, a rustic breed from Galicia: morphology, temperament, uses, breeding and key facts.

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Garrano

Discover the Garrano horse, one of Portugal’s oldest breeds: small, robust, rustic, adapted to the northern mountains, a historic companion and unique genetic heritage.

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Gelderlander

Discover the Gelderland horse, descended from the Guelders horse: a Dutch breed both elegant and powerful, renowned for driving and sport.

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Giara horse

Discover the Giara Pony, an indigenous Sardinian breed living semi-wild on the Giara di Gesturi plateau. Hardy, enduring, and rare, it represents a unique genetic and cultural heritage of Italy.

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Gidran

Discover the Gidran horse, a rare Hungarian half-bred with oriental and Arabian roots. Medium size 155–170 cm, weight 450–600 kg. Noble, versatile, and valued in Central Europe.

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Gotland (Pony)

The Gotland, Sweden's only native pony since the Stone Age, pulled the Goths' chariots all the way to Rome. By 1922, only 14 individuals remained. A breed rescued from extinction.

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Groningen

The Groningen horse is a Dutch breed known for its strength, elegance, and versatility in driving, dressage, and leisure riding.

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Guanzhong

Originating from Shaanxi, the Guanzhong horse is a powerful breed long used for agricultural work and transport in China.

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Guizhou

Discover the Guizhou horse, a rare breed from the mountains of China: a small, hardy and enduring horse perfectly adapted to difficult terrain.

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Gypsy Cob – Irish Cob – Gypsy Vanner (Tinker)

The Irish Cob, horse of the Irish Travellers, passed down its pedigrees orally for generations. Nicknamed the "dog-horse" for its gentleness, it was only officially recognized as a breed in 1996.

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Hackney (Horse)

Discover the Hackney horse, a British breed famous for its elegance, spectacular high-stepping trot, and excellence in competitive and show driving.

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Haflinger

The Haflinger is a golden Tyrolean horse with flaxen mane, descending from the stallion Folie. Hardy, gentle and versatile, ideal for leisure riding and families.

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Hanoverian

Discover the Hanoverian, a German warmblood renowned for its strength, elegance, and excellence in dressage, jumping, and eventing.

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Hequ – Nanfan

Chinese horse breed from the Tibetan Plateau, the Hequ (Nanfan) is known for its hardiness, endurance, cold resistance, and high-altitude adaptation.

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Hokkaido Washu

The Hokkaido Washu, also known as Dosanko, is a rustic and hardy Japanese horse adapted to cold climates, traditionally used for agricultural work and leisure.

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Holsteiner

Discover the Holsteiner horse, a German breed known for its strength, elegance, and outstanding abilities in show jumping.

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Hucul (Pony)

Discover the Hucul pony, a hardy mountain horse of the Carpathians, known for its rusticity, endurance, and unique cultural heritage.

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Hungarian Draft Horse - Magyar hidegvérű

Discover the Hungarian Draft Horse, a powerful and hardy breed from Hungary, renowned for its pulling strength, versatility, and essential role in agriculture and cultural heritage.

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Hungarian Half-bred – Magyar félvér

Discover the Hungarian Half-bred, or Magyar félvér, a versatile, elegant and robust Hungarian horse breed, used in sport and leisure riding.

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Icelandic

Discover the Icelandic Horse, Iceland’s iconic breed, renowned for its unique gaits (tölt and pace), hardiness, and gentle temperament. Complete information on its origin, traits, and uses.

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Irish Draught

Ireland's national horse, the Irish Draught plowed fields by week and hunted on Saturdays. Father of the Irish Sport Horse, it is now listed as endangered by the UN despite its legendary versatility.

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Irish Sport Horse - Hunter Irlandais

Discover the Irish Hunter, a sport horse from Ireland. Height 1.60–1.70 m, weight 500–600 kg. Athletic and versatile, it excels in eventing, jumping, and fox hunting.

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Italian Heavy Draft

The Italian Heavy Draft, nicknamed "Tiro Pesante Rapido", is Europe's fastest draft horse. Developed in Ferrara in 1860, it uniquely combines the power of a heavy breed with remarkable speed.

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Jianchang

The Jianchang horse, a small Chinese mountain breed from Sichuan, known for its hardiness and agility, measuring around 110–120 cm and weighing 180–250 kg.

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Jutland

Discover the Jutland, a compact and muscular Danish draft horse, often chestnut-colored, with a calm and hard-working temperament, ideal for farming and shows.

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Kaimanawa (Horse)

The Kaimanawa, whose Māori name means "eat the wind", is New Zealand's wild horse. Only 300 individuals remain, managed by the army and listed as rare genetic heritage by the UN.

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Karabaïr

An ancient horse breed from Uzbekistan, the Karabair is known for its endurance and versatility. Discover its origins, temperament and traditional uses.

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Karabakh

Discover the Karabakh horse, Azerbaijan’s emblematic breed, famed for its golden coat, endurance, speed, and unique cultural heritage.

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Karakatchan

Discover the Karakatchan pony, an ancient breed from the Balkans: standard, history, temperament, breeding, and conservation efforts in Bulgaria.

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Kerry Bog

The Kerry Bog Pony, Ireland's Heritage Pony from County Kerry's peat bogs, nearly vanished after the Great Famine. Saved by a single stallion named Flashy Fox, it is now a protected national breed.

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Kisber Felver

Discover the Kisber Felver horse, an elegant and versatile Hungarian breed from the Kisbér stud. History, uses, physical traits, and breeding areas.

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Kladruber

Discover the Kladruber, a Czech baroque carriage horse, renowned for its power, elegance, and distinctive gray and black coats.

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Knabstrup

Discover the Knabstrup (Knabstrupper), a unique Danish horse breed with a spotted coat: standard, temperament, breeding areas & official association.

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Koheilan - Lineage

Koheilan lineage, an Arabian horse from Nejd known for its strength, genetic purity, and influence on European horse breeds.

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Konik

Discover the Konik polski, a hardy primitive Polish horse, direct heir of the wild Tarpan, preserved through conservation programs.

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KWPN

The KWPN, a renowned Dutch warmblood, excels in show jumping, dressage and driving. Carefully selected for performance and sporting elegance.

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Landais pony

Discover the Landais Pony, a rare and versatile French breed, ideal for driving, trekking, and children's riding.

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Latvian horse

Discover the Latvian Horse, a versatile breed from Latvia, robust and elegant, used for driving, equestrian sports, and agricultural work.

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Lijiang

Discover the Lijiang horse, a hardy Chinese breed from Yunnan: origin, morphology, mountain adaptations and traditional uses.

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Lipizzan

The Lipizzan fascinates with its white coat, natural grace and mastery of classical dressage. The legendary horse of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.

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Lithuanian Heavy Draught

Discover the Lithuanian Draft Horse, a strong and docile breed, ideal for farm work, heavy pulling, and traditional rural use.

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Lokai

Discover the Lokai horse, a robust and agile Tajik mountain breed used for riding, pack work, kokpar and endurance.

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Lusitano (Purebred)

Discover the Lusitano horse, a Portuguese purebred known for its elegance, nobility, and versatility in dressage, performance, and cattle work.

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Luxembourg Warmblood

The Luxembourg Warmblood, developed from Hanoverian and Holsteiner bloodlines, stands out for its performance-based studbook selection. A versatile sport horse excelling in show jumping and dressage.

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Majorquin

The Mallorquín, Majorca's ancient black horse, numbers just 300 worldwide. Critically endangered by the FAO, it embodies centuries of Balearic history and equestrian tradition.

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Mangalarga Marchador

Discover the Mangalarga Marchador, a Brazilian horse renowned for its smooth gaits, elegance, and exceptional endurance.

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Maremmano

Discover the Maremmano horse, an emblematic breed of Tuscany and Lazio. Height 1.55–1.70 m, weight 500–650 kg. Robust, elegant, and enduring, used for cattle work, riding, and equestrian tourism.

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Marquesan Horse

Discover the Marquesan Horse, a small rustic breed from French Polynesia. Height 1.40 to 1.45 m, weight 400–500 kg, robust and suited to rugged terrain.

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Marwari

Marwari, a saddle horse from India known for its inward-curving ears, endurance, and graceful appearance.

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Međimurje - Muraközi ló

Discover the Muraköz horse, a rare Hungarian draft breed from the Muraköz plain. Strong, docile and powerful, used for farming, driving and breeding.

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Mérens (horse)

Discover the Mérens horse, a black mountain breed from the Pyrenees known for its strength, versatility, and ancient origins.

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Missouri Fox Trotter

Discover the Missouri Fox Trotter, an American horse breed famous for its smooth and natural gait, unmatched riding comfort, and great endurance.

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Monterufolino Pony

Découvrez le Poney de Monterufoli, une race rare originaire de Toscane, reconnue pour sa rusticité, son endurance et sa préservation en Italie.

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Morab

The Morab, a harmonious cross between the Morgan and the Arabian, combines elegance, power, and endurance with a balanced temperament.

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Morgan

Discover the Morgan horse, an American breed renowned for its elegance, strength, and versatility, descended from the legendary stallion Figure.

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Murgese

The Murgese, black Apulian horse descended from Barb and Andalusian bloodlines since the 15th century, is an ancestor of the Lipizzaner. Raised semi-wild on the Murge plateau, active until age 25.

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Mustang

Discover the Mustang, America’s wild horse, a symbol of freedom and endurance, still roaming across the Western United States.

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New Forest

Discover the New Forest Pony, a versatile British breed from Hampshire, standing 122–148 cm and weighing 300–450 kg. Origin, uses, colors, and semi-wild breeding.

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Ningqiang

The Ningqiang horse is a traditional Chinese breed adapted to mountainous terrain. Discover its origin, physical traits, and historical uses.

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Nogai

An ancient horse breed from Dagestan, the Nogai was used for riding, draft work, and milk. Extinct in the 20th century, it influenced the Kabardin.

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Nokota

The Nokota is a rare American horse from the wild herds of North Dakota. Discover its unique history, roan coats, and hardy temperament.

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Nonius

Discover the Nonius horse, a robust and elegant Hungarian breed from the Mezőhegyes stud. Valued for versatility, endurance, and a docile nature, it remains a precious genetic heritage.

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Noriker

The Noriker horse is a robust, versatile, and docile Austrian draft breed, used for driving and farm work.

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Norman Cob

Discover the Cob Normand, a powerful and elegant French draft horse, known for its strength, docility, and versatility in harness and work.

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North American Curly Horse

Discover the North American Curly Horse, a hardy and hypoallergenic breed known for its unique curly coat, intelligence, and gentle temperament.

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Norwegian Coldblood Trotter

The Norwegian Coldblood Trotter, or Norsk Kaldblodstraver, is an athletic and hardy horse derived from the Døle. Height

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Novoaltaïskaya (New Altai)

The New Altai, developed by Soviet zootechnicians in the 1920s and only recognized in 2000, numbers just 2,000 individuals raised semi-wild in Russia's Altai Mountains.

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Oldenburg

The Oldenburg is a German sport horse renowned for its talent in show jumping, dressage, and driving.

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Orlov Trotter

Discover the Orlov Trotter, a Russian breed famed for its speed, elegance, and endurance, ideal for harness driving and competitions.

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Orlov-Rostopchin

Discover the Orlov-Rostopchin, a Russian riding horse born from prestigious crosses. Elegant, powerful and enduring, it excels in sport and dressage.

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Paraguayan Criollo – Paraguayan Horse

Discover the Paraguayan Horse, or Paraguayan Criollo: a small, hardy and enduring horse, loyal and perfectly adapted to South American ranch life.

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Peneia Pony

Discover the Peneia, a rare ambling pony from the Peloponnese (Greece), grey, critically endangered. History, morphology and unique traits of this breed.

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Percheron

Discover the Percheron, a French draft horse breed renowned for its strength, elegance, and versatility. Info on origins, uses, and more.

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Peruvian Paso

Discover the Peruvian Paso, a natural “paso llano” gaited horse famous for its exceptional smoothness, noble temperament, and strong cultural heritage in Peru.

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Pindos Pony

Discover the Pindos Pony, a Greek mountain breed known for its hardiness, endurance, and traditional role in rural farming and transport.

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Pleven (Horse of)

Learn all about the Pleven: standards, history, behavior, breeding, and future of this Bulgarian warmblood horse recognized for equestrian sport.

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Poitevin Mulassier

Discover the Poitevin Mulassier, an iconic French draft horse from the Marais Poitevin, known for its strength, rarity, and role in mule breeding.

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Polish Coldblood

Discover the Polish Coldblood Horse, a robust and docile breed from Poland, valued for its strength, hardiness, and qualities in farming and driving.

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Pottok

The Pottok is a hardy pony from the Basque Country, known for its freedom, strength, and use in trekking and riding schools.

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Przewalski's Horse

Discover Przewalski's Horse, the last surviving wild horse species, a symbol of the Mongolian steppe, rare, robust, and preserved through conservation programs.

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Pura Raza Española (PRE) - Andalusian horse

Discover the Pura Raza Española (PRE), a noble horse from Andalusia, renowned for its elegance, docility, elevated movements and strong baroque heritage.

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Rhenish Warmblood

The Rhenish Warmblood, a modern German sport horse from the 1970s, captivates with its long elastic gaits. Bred at Warendorf State Stud, it excels in jumping and dressage.

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Romanian Draft Horse

Discover the Romanian Draft Horse, a robust and versatile breed used in farming, traction, and driving, symbol of Romania’s rural tradition.

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Romanian Trotter

Discover the Romanian Trotter, an athletic and enduring horse, used for harness racing, equestrian sport, and breeding in Romania.

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Russian Don

Discover the Don horse, a Russian breed renowned for its endurance, versatility, and historical heritage linked to the Cossacks.

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Russian Heavy Draft

Discover the Russian Heavy Draft, a calm and powerful horse, developed in the 19th century in Russia for farming, draft work and breeding.

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Russian Trotter

Découvrez le Trotteur Russe, aussi appelé Trotteur Métis : un cheval de trot endurant, issu du croisement Orlov et Standardbred, apprécié pour sa vitesse.

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Salernitano

Discover the Salernitano horse, an elegant and athletic Italian breed from Campania. Height, weight, traits, history, uses, studbook, and breeding prospects.

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Sarcidano

The Sarcidano Horse is an ancient native breed of Sardinia, known for its hardiness, unique genetics, and remarkable historical heritage.

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SBS – Belgian Sport Horse

The SBS, founded in 1920 as a cavalry horse, nearly vanished during World War II. Awarded Royal status in 1967, it now dominates international show jumping worldwide.

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Sella Italiano

Discover the Italian Warmblood, an elegant and athletic sport horse, valued for show jumping, dressage, and eventing.

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Selle Français

The Selle Français, France's premier sport horse, excels in show jumping and dressage at the highest level. Discover the origins, morphology and character of this exceptional breed.

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Shagya

Discover the Shagya horse, a Hungarian breed of Arabian origin, renowned for its elegance, versatility, endurance and genetic importance.

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Shetland Pony

The Shetland Pony, the world's strongest horse relative to its size, can pull twice its own weight. Present since the Bronze Age, thousands spent their entire lives hauling coal underground.

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Shire

Discover the Shire, a giant and elegant English draft horse, famed for its strength, towering stature, and calm, gentle temperament.

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Silesian Warmblood - Slaski

Discover the Silesian horse, a Polish improved draft breed, renowned for its strength, elegance, and versatility in driving and agricultural work.

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Skyros Pony

Discover the Skyros horse, a rare and ancestral Greek miniature pony, known for its hardiness, agility, and cultural significance in Greece.

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Slovak Warmblood – Slovenský teplokrevník

Discover the Slovak Warmblood, a sport horse from Slovakia, renowned for its elegance, strength, and versatility in equestrian competitions.

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Slovenian Warmblood – Slovenski Toplokrvni Konj

Discover the Slovenian Warmblood, a Slovenian warmblood horse combining hardiness and athletic ability, excelling in dressage, driving and show jumping.

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Sorraia

Discover the Sorraia horse, a rare primitive Portuguese breed, known for its hardiness, Iberian origins, and key role in genetic preservation.

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Soviet Heavy Draft

Discover the Soviet Heavy Draft horse, a powerful Russian breed known for its strength, resilience, and role in heavy farm work. History, traits, and uses.

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Standardbred

The Standardbred, world's fastest harness horse, traces 90% of its bloodlines to one stallion — Hambletonian 10. Named after the 1879 speed standard: one mile in under 2 minutes 30 seconds.

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Suffolk Punch

Discover the Suffolk Punch, a rustic, powerful, and gentle British draft horse, renowned for its chestnut coat and legendary strength.

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Suomenhevonen - Finnhorse

Discover the Suomenhevonen, Finland's emblematic horse breed, known for its strength, versatility, and calm temperament. Ideal for work, harness, and leisure.

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Swedish Trotter

Discover the Swedish Trotter, an elegant and powerful racehorse, renowned for its speed, stamina, and performances in harness and mounted trotting.

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Swedish Warmblood – Svenskt Varmblod

Discover the Swedish Warmblood, a versatile sport horse from Sweden, renowned for its abilities in show jumping, dressage, and eventing.

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Swiss Warmblood - Schweizer Warmblut

Discover the Swiss Warmblood, a versatile sport horse combining power, elegance and reliability, excelling in dressage, jumping and eventing.

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Tennessee Walking Horse

Discover the Tennessee Walking Horse, an American breed renowned for its smooth gaits, natural elegance, and calm temperament.

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Thoroughbred

Discover the Thoroughbred horse, renowned for its speed, elegance, and key role in flat racing worldwide.

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Trait du Nord

The Trait du Nord is a massive and docile French draft horse, used for driving, farm work, and the preservation of cultural traditions.

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Trakehner

The Trakehner, world's oldest warmblood breed, survived the 1000 km Great Trek in WW2. An Olympic champion since 1924, excelling in dressage, jumping and eventing.

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Trocha Pura Colombiano

A Colombian breed derived from the Paso Fino, the Trocha Pura Colombiana stands out for its smooth four-beat gait, riding comfort, and gentle temperament.

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Ukrainian Riding Horse

Discover the Ukrainian Riding Horse, a sport breed from Ukraine known for its power, elegance, and excellent performance in dressage and show jumping.

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Uruguayan Cimarrón

The Uruguayan Cimarrón is a hardy horse born in the wild, known for its endurance, resilience, and ability to adapt to difficult terrain. Learn about its history and uses.

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Vladimir Heavy Draft

Discover the Vladimir horse, a Russian heavy draft combining strength, endurance, and elegance. History, origins, breeding, uses, and full characteristics of this breed.

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Welsh Cob

Discover the Welsh Cob, a robust and elegant Welsh pony, ideal for driving, riding, and leisure. Originating from Wales, it combines strength and character.

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Welsh Pony Section B

The Welsh Section B, an elegant and athletic Welsh pony, nearly faced extinction under a 16th-century Tudor law. Gentle and versatile, it is today the favourite pony for children and young riders.

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Westphalian

The Westphalian is a German sport horse breed known for its talent in dressage and show jumping, closely related to the Hanoverian.

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Wielkopolski

Discover the Wielkopolski, an elegant and robust Polish horse, valued for its versatility in equestrian sports, driving, and leisure riding.

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Wurttemberger

Württemberg – Elegant and sporty breed, ideal for dressage, jumping and driving.

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Yunnan

Discover the Yunnan horse, a hardy Chinese breed adapted to mountainous terrain, known for its endurance, strength, and deep historical ties to southwestern China.

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Zemaitukas

The Žemaitukas horse is an ancient Lithuanian breed, robust and versatile. Standing 128–138 cm and weighing 350–420 kg, it is valued for endurance, hardiness, and historical importance in European breeding.

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