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

Dongola Horse

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Also called the Dongolah & Dongolawi, the Dongala is thought to have come from the Dongala Providence in Sudan & is thought to be a degenerate strain of the mighty Barb with Arabian influence. They are similar in looks & bloodlines to other breeds of West Africa who all fall collectively under the category West African Barb horses.
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Deli Pony

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This breed’s name most likely came from the large quantities of ponies that are exported from the port of Deli, the Deli pony was first exported to Singapore & Penang and later spread through Malaysia.
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Curly Haired Fox Trotter

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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

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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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Cuban Pinto Horse

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The pinto pattern has existed in the Cuban Criollo population for as long as as horses have existed there (since the 15th century).
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Clydesdale Horse

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Most famous for their role as the mascot for Budweiser Beer, the Clydesdale is best known dressed up for show. White feathered feet and solid stature infuses the Clydesdale horse with a wise and regal look.
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Cheju

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These ponies come from the Cheju island off the coast of South Korea. From the years 935 – 1910 this province was used as a place of political exile as well as a place for grazing horses.
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Although the word tacky is often thought of as cheap, it was used to describe the Marsh Tacky simply because they were so common the the swampy areas of South Carolina & Georgia.
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Canadian Pacer

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Closely related to the Canadian horse, the Canadian Pacer comes from the same initial stock of French horses sent to the New World during the 17th century.
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Boer Horse

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Also called South African Boerperd, and the Kaapse Boerperd, the Boer horse comes from the same stock as the Basuto pony. However the Boer is found in a much milder climate allowing them to grow more robust.
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Bityug

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The Bityug (or Bitcuk in Turkey) was a handsome trotting breed that originated in Russia by order of Tsar Pierre Le Grand.
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