Welcome to the new and improved breeds section, have a look around and meet a breed or two.

Altmärkisches Kaltblut Horse

Intro

Altmärkische Kaltblut (cold blood) is a medium sized draft breed that comes from Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. They are considered to be incredibly quiet & to have a pleasant in character.
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Anglo-Norman Horse

Intro

The Anglo-Norman was a warmblood breed from the old Normandy province in northern France. Today the breed is extinct, however their bloodlines live on in a variety of modern French breeds including the Selle Français.
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Yabou

Intro

The Yabou or Yaboo comes from the Turkoman steppes and has long been used as a pack animal. In fact, the name Yabou is often used to refer to a pauper’s horse or a nag. However, as with every breed there is more than meets the eye, they share lineage with Turkoman animals which makes them incredibly & well suited to their climate.

Origins

In fact, this is an kind and useful animal who can carry great weights and amble or pace with efficient speed. Interestingly enough, genetic studies have shown them to be related more closely to the English Thoroughbred than they are to the other Turkoman strains (or the Arabian).

The Yabou’s are not bred by the Turkoman, they are purchased from gypsies who live in neighboring mountainous forest areas.

Physique

Neck is set lower than most Turkoman breeds
Mane & tail are thick
Body is narrow
Shoulders are powerful

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Westphalian Horse

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Intro

Most of the warmbloods in Germany are named for the region in which they are bred. In keeping with that tradition the Westfalen or Westphalian horse comes from Westphalia in Germany
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Welara Pony

Origins

The Welara Pony comes from a cross between Welsh Ponies & Arabian horses, and the resulting animal possesses refined beauty, intelligence & a good temperament.
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Waler Horse

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Intro

Not an officially recognized breed, the Waler Horse is a definite type that has made themselves renowned worldwide for their hardy nature. The name Waler was coined in India in 1846 referring to the horses of New South Wales.
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Tushin

Origins

The Tushin breed comes from the eastern regions of Georgia and is a very rare saddle breed today. They are tough, hardy animals capable of covering long distances as easily as they handle cattle.
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Trocha Horse

Origins

The Trote en Gallope, Trote y Galope horse is only about 60 years old and comes from Colombia. They are the result of crossing the Andalusian with the Colombian Criollo or Colombian Paso Fino. The resulting animal is both handsome and graceful.
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Trakya

Origins

The Trakya Horse comes from Turkey and has been bred in the region of Trakya for at least a thousand years. They are the result of a cross between the Anadolu and native horses of Trakya, resulting in a pony similar to the Anadolu only slightly larger.
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Timor Pony

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Intro

The Timor Pony is the smallest of the Indonesian pony breeds and comes from the island of Timor. They are known for their agility and while they are small in stature, they are incredibly strong & often used as cattle horses.
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