Rare Horses on The Equinest

Many horse lovers know their breeds and can point out a Quarter Horse or an Arabian no problem, but what about a Georgian Grande Horse or a Poitou Donkey?
The Rarest Horse and Pony Breeds
If horses had been left in the wild they’d probably be extinct by now, and some breeds are dangerously close to that very fate.
Here is a brief look at some of the rarest horse and pony breeds still hanging on. Many of them are protected by government and part of breeding programs to raise their total numbers.
Your handy guide to some of the rarest breeds on the planet
Horses
Rare Horses A - D
Rare Horses F - K
Rare Horses K - O
Rare Horses P - W
Ponies
Rare Ponies A - E
Rare Ponies F - K
Rare Ponies N - W
Rare Horse Colors and Markings
Horses come in a rainbow of colors, and while most of us have seen a black horse and a pinto horse, not everyone has seen a chestnut brindle or a silver dapple.
There are rare horse colors and markings worth taking a look at too.
Rare Horse Colors
Rare and Unexplained Markings & Patterns
Now that you know about the few, learn about the more common horse breeds and take a look at photos of horses from around the world.







