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Pindos Pony
Also Known As: Pindhos, Pindus
The Pindos Pony is a variety of the Greek Pony found in the mountains of Epirus and Thessaly in Greece. It is a light riding and draft pony. The breed is rare. Read the rest of this entry »
Pantaneiro
Also Known By: Mimoseano, Poconeano, Pantaneiro Criollo
The Pantaneiro is found in northern Mato Grosso in Brazil. The normal distribution of colors within this breed is 45% gray, 17% bay, 13% black and white, 10% brown. The breed is well adapted to the temporary flood conditions that are found in the Pantanal region. Read the rest of this entry »
Ob
The Ob is a draft pony of the North Russian Pony group. The breed is found in western Siberia in Russia and is rare.
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 »
Norwegian Fjord
Also Known By: Fjord, Norges Fjordhest (Norwegian), Fjording, Nordbag, Nordfjord, Northern Dun, Norwegian Dun, Norwegian Pony, Vestland, West Norway, West Norwegian
The Norwegian Fjord (pronounced Fee-ord) Horse is Norway’s oldest horse breed. It is estimated that the original Fjords migrated to Norway and the Scandinavian peninsula over 4,000 years ago and they were domesticated about 2,000 B.C. They have been selectively bred in Norway for over 2,000 years and the first directed selection program began in the mid-1880′s. The original Norwegian Fjord varied in color and averaged 12.1 hands in size. Read the rest of this entry »
Northeastern
Also Known By: Nordestino, Crioulo Brasileiro, Curraleiro, Sertanejo
The Northeastern is a light developed in northeastern Brazil beginning in the 16th century from Portuguese stock. The coloration of the horse is 40% dark bay, 25% gray, 15% isabella or light bay and 15% sorrel. Read the rest of this entry »
Nooitgedacht Pony
Also Known By: Nooitgedachtperd, Nooitgedachter
The Nooitgedacht Pony is found in the eastern Transvaal region of South Africa. It used for both riding and draft. The breed was developed during the 1950s from the Basuto Pony with some Boer and Arab blood at the Nooitgedacht Research Station near Ermelo. The breed is rare Read the rest of this entry »
Murgese
The Murgese is a light draft and riding horse similar to the Friesian. Found in the area of Murege, Apulia in Italy the breed is rare. Usually black but also seen in gray they originated from Oriental horses crossed with the local horses. The herdbook was established in 1926.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
Moyle
Rex Moyle developed the Moyle as a light riding horse in Idaho during the mid-20th century from mustangs brought from Utah. They are usually bay or brown and often have frontal bosses or horns. They are rare.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
Mongolian
The Mongolian horse is one of the most important and numerous breeds found among the indigenous horse breeds of China. They are distributed widely throughout the Northeast, North China and the Northwest, mainly in the high plains and highland areas. It is a dual-purpose horse, used primarily for riding and carting, but is also used for meat and milk production. The average wither height of males is 128 cm, females 127 cm, but body size varies with environmental conditions.
Work
Mongolian horses possess remarkable working ability. For carting, four horses, with a load of 4400 lbs, can walk 50-60 km a day.
Messara
The Messara are found on the island of Crete off the coast of Greece. It is a light riding and draft horse and is almost extinct.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
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