Another Friday and a great day to visit a new exotic location and learn about the interesting horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Mongolia.
The Last of The Wild Horses
The Mongolian Wild Horse is the only surviving species of truly wild horse. All of the mustangs we refer to as ‘wild’ are actually feral. They may be untamed, but their ancestors were domestic horse. Similar to zebras and wild asses, Mongolian horses are actually wild and have never been tamed or domesticated.
Ancient Strains
Mongolia is home to a variety of very old breeds, their bloodlines formed the foundation for many Asian breeds and spread into the Middle East, Africa & Europe. The Mongolian Horse itself is perhaps the oldest breed of domesticated horse. The Mongols are, of course, known for their horse culture – the horse is an integral element in their lives.
Mongolian Horse Breeds
Astrakhan
Galshar Horse
Ke-Er-Qin
Mongolian Horse
Mongolian Wild Horse
Xilingol
Horses of the World
There is a whole worlds worth of countries to visit, so be sure to keep yourself updated. Please let me know in the comments below if I’m missing any horses of the Mongolia & check back next week for the ancient breeds of Morocco.