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

Zweibrücker Horse

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Intro

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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Lusitano Horse

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Intro

The twin brother to the mighty Andalusian the Lusitano shares some of the oldest bloodlines around.
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Dutch Harness Horse

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Intro

Also called Tuigpaard, the Dutch Harness is a type of KWPN, but a different branch that is dedicated to harness animals. This breed is distinctive among warmbloods for their high, flashy action.
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Curly Haired Fox Trotter

Intro

Curly horses are found across the planet and known for their curly coat. Their uniqueness doesn’t end their, their curls are also hypo allergenic, which means those with allergies to equines can ride them sneeze-free.

Origins

Like the origins of the Curly Horse are shrouded in mystery, especially their existence in North America as their roots have to come from the Bashker horse of the Ural mountains.

Believe it or not there are two genetically different kinds of curly coat Missouri Fox Trotters. One is a recessive Curly gene, the other is a dominant Curly gene.

Recessive

The recessive gene for curly coat is carried in some Fox Trotter bloodlines. Genes work in pairs with one gene coming from each parent. It takes two normal haired curly gene carriers to create a curlie foal or a curly horse and another animal carrying a recessive gene. Recessive curls have curlier coats in the winter and shed their mane & tail hair entirely in the summertime, although they keep their curly body coat.

Dominant

Horses that are curly because of a dominant gene can produce curly foals, even when bred to normal straight haired horses. Dominant gene curlies have a winter coat which ranges from wavy to very curly. In the summer they shed their coat until they have a shiny smooth or a slightly wavy body coat, but keep their mane & tail year round.

Features

Average height 14.2 – 16.2 hands
Well-proportioned and well-balanced

Physique

Stallions display masculinity
Mares display femininity
High head carriage
Overall desirable confirmation

Traditional Colors

black | chestnut | bay | roan | pinto | palomino, cremello & buckskin

Temperament

Gentle & docile manner
Friendly & willing

Use

Riding horse
Ranch horse
Pleasure horse

Helpful Links

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Zion’s Gate Curlies

Where to Buy

Zion’s Gate Curlies
Lakeview Curly Missouri Fox Trotters

Curly Fox Trotter Studs

Zion’s Gate Curlies
Lakeview Curly Missouri Fox Trotters

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American Miniature Mediterranean Donkey

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Intro

This is the smallest of the donkey breeds and they are known for their incredible strength and willing attitude.

American Miniature Mediterranean Donkey

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Origins

The American Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys originated in southern Europe on the small islands of Sardinia & Sicily. In the 18th century they were primarily used indoors for grinding grain and as pack animals for mountain shepherds.

The breed was introduced to the US in 1929 when the first imports were received by Robert Green on his stud farm in New Jersey.

“Miniature Donkeys possess the affectionate nature of a Newfoundland, the resignation of a cow, the durability of a mule, the courage of a tiger, and the intellectual capability only slightly inferior to man’s.” – Robert Green

Today these tiny animals are almost extinct in their native lands, luckily they have become popular pets in the states where their numbers continue to grow.

Features

Under 36″ high

Physique

Compact & well proportioned

Traditional Colors

Grey dun w/chocolate highlights is most commonly found
black | sorrel | pinto | creme

Temperament

Kind & easy going
Affectionate & intelligent

American Miniature Mediterranean Donkey

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Use

Mainly pets & show animals

Helpful Links

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Miniature Donkey Association
National Miniature Donkey Association

Where to Buy

Clovercrest
Carinya Park
Joy Miniature Donkeys
Best Friends Farm

American Miniature Mediterranean Donkey Studs

Clovercrest Miniature Donkey Stud
Carinya Park Stud

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Adaev Horse

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Intro

The Adaev (short for Aedaevskaya) comes from the Caspian Depression & is found within the Kazakh type, which dates all the way back to the 5th century B.C.
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