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

Friesian Sporthorse

Intro

This is a relatively new breed and one that successfully combines the athleticism and endurance of the warmblood with the showy beauty & expressive gaits of the Friesian. The registry accepts 25% – 100% Friesian blood.
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French Trotter

Intro

Also called the Norman Trotter, the French Trotter’s genetics are perhaps the most closely tied to the Old Norman Horse of all the French breeds.
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Finnish Warmblood Horse

Origins

The Finnish Warmblood breeding association was founded in 1926 with the intention of breeding a warmblooded riding horse that could be used for both sport & military service. The goal was an elegant, modern horse with good balance, athletic movement & solid character.
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Einsiedler Horse

Image from Böhringer

Intro

Also known as the Swiss Halfbred or the Swiss Warmblood, the Einsiedler comes from Switzerland and is named for the Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln where it has been lovingly bred since 1064.
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Don Horse

Intro

Also called the Donskaya, the Don horse was developed on the steppes of the Don river and comes primarily from Russian steppe horses crossed with animals of Arabian, Karabakh, Akhal-Teke & Thoroughbred descent.
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Dutch Warmblood Horse

Intro

Breeds native to Denmark have a tendency to be robust and tough, but not necessarily athletic. The necessity arose for an all around eventing animal with more versatility.
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Costa Rican Saddle Horse

Image from Arsdelicata

Intro

These Spanish horses were brought to the Americas and spread their way throughout two continents. The Costa Rican version is a medium sized horse capable of carrying heavy loads for long distances.
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Chilkow Horse

Intro

The Chilkow is still a relatively young breed, developed in the Baikal Sea area of Russia. The native horse of the area, the Buryat, was the basis for the breed.
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Auvergne Horse

Image from Stephanemartin

Intro

A robust and hardy animal, the Auvergne horse still bears the look of a war horse. Like many draft-types, the advent of machinery created dwindling numbers however there are recent efforts to keep their bloodlines going.
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Charollais

Chevaux à la herse by Emile Jacque

Intro

This is an ancient breed comes from a cross between Thoroughbred & Anglo Norman animals and was originally bred as a calvary mount. These days they are popular sporting mounts often used for hunting.
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