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

Horse breeds from Mongolia

Xilingol Horse

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Intro

The Xilingol comes from the steppes of southeastern Xilinggral Meng in Inner Mongolia and is a relatively new breed that was developed in the 1960’s.
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Przewalski's Horse

Intro

Also called Equus Przewalskii, Asiatic Wild horse, Mongolian Wild Horse & Taki, the Przewalski’s Horse is the only known surviving species of wild equine on the planet (since the extinction of the Tarpan). All other breeds of horse on the planet come from domesticated horse (yes, even the wild ones – at some point they were all reintroduced to the wild).
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Mongolian Horse

Intro

The Mongolian horse is perhaps the oldest true breed of horse, their bloodlines are ancient and has been a foundation influence on many of the breeds throughout Asia & Europe.
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Ke-Er-Qin

Intro

The Ke-Er-Quin breed comes from the Keerqin steppe in inner Mongolia which is a largely agricultural area. Part of this Mongolian plateau is known as the horse center of the country due to it’s abundant grasslands.
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Galshar

Origins

The Galshar is a Mongolian breed which I could find very little about. The Galshar area is known for producing horses of great speed these animals have made them famous in their country for racing. Besides racing these animals are used for transportation milk and meat production.
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Astrakhan Horse

Intro

Also called Kalmykskaya & Kalmyk, the Astrakhan is a member of the Mongolian equine group, they are bred in the territory along the Volga & Ural rivers. Sadly, this breed is in danger of becoming extinct.
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