Posts Tagged ‘Livestock Breed’
West African Barb
Also Known By: Arab-Barb
The West African Barb is found in the western most regions of West Africa. It is a light horse used for both riding and as a draft animal. The predominate color is gray. The West African Barb originated from the Barb.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Read the rest of this entry »
Vlaamperd
The Vlaamperd was developed in South Africa as a draft and riding animal. It was formed primarily from the Friesian with infusions of Cape Harness, Hackney and Thoroughbred breeding. The breed is nearly extinct.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Thessalian
Also Known As: Thessaly
The Thessalian is found in the region surrounding Thessaly in Greece. It is a light riding and draft breed improved since 1945 by crossing with Arab, Anglo-Arab and Lipitsa breeds. The breed is nearly extinct.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Tawleed
The Tawleed was developed in the Khartoum region of Sudan as a riding horse. It was formed by upgrading Sudan Country-Bred horses with exotic breed, primarily Thoroughbred.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Sudan Country-Bred
The Sudan Country-Bred is a light righting horse which originated in the African country of Sudan. It was developed during the 20th century from crosses of Arab and Thoroughbred horses with the Dongola breed. It is found in the following colors: bay, brown, chestnut, roan, gray or black.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Somali Pony
The Somali Pony originated in the east African country of Somalia. They are usually chestnut or gray. There are a number of varieties including Dor, Mijertinian, Daror and Nogali. The breed is rare.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Read the rest of this entry »
Skyros Pony
Also Known As: Alogaki, Skyrian
The Skyros Pony is a variety of the Greek Pony found throughout Greece. It is a light riding and draft pony found most usually in white, dun, bay or gray. The breed is nearly extinct.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Przewalski (sha-val-ski)
Also Known As: Asiatic Wild Horse, Mongolian Wild Horse, Mongolian Tarpan, Taki
The Przewalski horse (Equus przewalski poliakov) is the last remaining wild species of horses. All other horses are either domesticated or descended from horses which were once domesticated. Until the mid-1990′s the Przewalski was extinct in the wild, exterminated by hunters. Through efforts of the Przewalski Foundation in the Netherlands and breeding preserves in Askania Nova, Read the rest of this entry »
Polish Konik
Also Known By: Konik polski (Poland), Panjepferd (German), Polish Pony, Polish Primative
The Polish Konik is a riding and draft pony found throughout Poland. They are of the Konik type and are usually mouse gray with a dorsal stripe.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp. Read the rest of this entry »
Pinia
Also Known As: Peneia, Geogalidiko, Georgaludiko
The Pinia is found in western Peloponnese in Greece. A variety of the Greek Pony with Anglo-Arab, Anglo-Norman and Nonius breeding introduced early in the 20th century. The breed is seen in gray, blue roan, chestnut or bay. The herdbook was established in 1995. The breed is rare. Read the rest of this entry »