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As the name suggests, the Anglo-Arabo-Sardo or Sardinian Anglo-Arab comes from the island of Sardinia in Italy.
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The South African Vlaamperd comes from the western Cape Region of South Africa and their name translates to “Flemish Horse” referring to their strong initial Friesian influence.
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The Zweibrücker or Zweibrücken Horse are bred in state owned stud facilities in Zweibrücken, Germany and is one of the smaller state run facilities.
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The Zamituka, Zemaituka, Zemaichu, Zhmudk or Zhmud horse comes from Lithuania and they are a forest type that is part of the Konik family.
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Origins
The Zangersheide comes from the studfarm in Zangersheide, Belgium and was established in the early 1970’s to breed quality showjumping horses. By 1992 a studbook was created specifically for animals with natural jumping ability.
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The Yunnan comes from the Wuron Mountains in China and has been bred strictly locally without any influence of outside blood.
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The Yonaguni is an incredibly rare small native pony breed that comes from the southwest islands of Japan. Their origins are a mystery but it is thought that they were either introduced from southern islands about 2000 years ago or that they came from Korea and are related to the Cheju.
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Origins
The Yili Horse was developed in the mountain basin grasslands of Yili-Kazakh Autonomous District in China. At the turn of the 20th century Russian immigrants brought stallions to the area to improve local Kazakh horses. Later in 1936 Don, Orlov Trotter & Anglo-Don animals were imported to further improve stock, however they didn’t achieve the desired results. By 1936 a suitable draft-riding type was achieved and careful interbreeding created the Yili Horse.
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Origins
The Yemeni Horse comes from Yemen and is descendant of stock indigenous to the northern Arabian Peninsula and of early Arabian animals. These are strong animals with good legs and a characteristic curved back.
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Origins
The Yanqi comes from several countries in the Xianjiang Autonomous Region of China and they were developed from Mongolian ponies brought to the area during the 13th century.
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