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Baguales are wild horses that roam the vast Patagonian grasslands and forests of Argentina and Chile. They are a sturdy and robust horse; they can tolerate the highly variable climate of their native region.

Most likely they evolved during the 16th century, with the introduction of Andalusian horses in Argentina by the Spanish conquistadors. It is believed that some of the horses either were released or had escaped, forming feral ...

Baguio light horses and Baguio ponies are Philippine horses known for their elegance, hardiness, and disease resistance ability.

Baguio horses and ponies descended from breeding stock brought by the Chinese, Brazilian, and other South American traders. Subsequently, the dealers abandoned their animals when they left the Philippine Islands. The small horses and ponies that evolved from these equine breeds adapted to the native clim ...

Bahr-El-Ghazal are a variety of Dongala horse from Chad in the area of Kreda and Ganaston. They are slightly taller than Dongala horse. They are a light horse with a reputation for poor quality. A lack of good management and poor local conditions has both contributed to their lesser quality. There are estimated to be around 10,000 Bahr-El-Ghazal horses left.

Hailing from the majestic Lake Baikal region bordering Mongolia, the Baikal horse isn't merely a breed; it's a type woven into the very fabric of the area's history. For generations, these hardy, small horses have served as indispensable companions, fulfilling diverse needs from light work and transportation to, more recently, even offering tourists unique horseback adventures through breathtaking landscapes.

Their resilient nature shi ...

Baise horses (also known as the Guangxi) are a pony-sized horse native to the Guangxi region of China, where the climate is mild and horse breeding has long been common practice. Like other Asian breeds (the Mongolian horse in particular), they thrive at high altitudes and roams freely when not working.  

They have obvious physical ties with Mongolian animals. Guangxi's mild climate has long favored horse breeding. Bronze stat ...

Baixadeiro are a small horse from the marshlands of Brazil. They are an extremely old breed that looks somewhat like the Pantaneiro Horse of the area, but they are much smaller. They are dismally under-developed, perhaps because they inhabit lands that are virtually wetlands most of the year.

Today, they are almost extinct but formal breeding programs have been set up to continue the lines as these animals have been used in the area fo ...

Bakhtiari horses are native to Pakistan and have distinctive turned in ears (similar to those of the Marwari horse). They are believed to be related to Barb horses and are known for their strength, endurance, and fine confirmation.

Today their bloodlines have been diluted to the point there are very few of pure lineage, making this an incredibly rare breed.

They are on average height 14 hands tall, have a medium sized fine head ...

Baladi (also known as Egyptian Horses) are an Egyptian horse of questionable bloodlines. They are no longer considered an individual breed as they once were. There has been significant “Arabization” of the indigenous horses of Egypt, due to the short distance between Arabia and the Nile. The resulting horses come from combinations of Arabian bloodlines and are unable to be registered. Plus an influx of English Thoroughbred blood was added f ...

Bali Ponies are an ancient breed now living on the Indonesian island of Bali. Its roots are unknown, although one theory is that ponies of ancient stock were brought to Indonesia by the Chinese in the 6th century. If this theory is true, the Bali pony would owe much of its roots to the Mongolian Horse. In addition to the Mongolian horse, it is known that some Indian stock were taken to Indonesia (although it is unknown exactly which breeds) ...

Balikun horses are a rare light draft breed from the Xinjiang region in northwest China. They are well adapted for harsh environment and used mainly for transportation. They are able to survive on steppe hills and and pasture with harsh temperatures as low as 40 degrees below zero.

Balikun horses developed from Kazakh and Mongolian horses; however, over 200 years of selective breeding has made the Balikun horse a breed of its own.

Baluchi (also known as Beledougou, or Banamba) horses are native to the Baluchistan, Sindh and Punjab Provinces in Pakistan. However, they are most likely related to the West African Barb horses of Mali, Africa. They share the same ancestors as the Waziri, which is a smaller horse breed known for their strength, good structure, and stamina.  

Baluchi horses are on average about 14 hands high. They have a medium-sized fine head ...

Ban'ei horses are from Hokkaido, Japan, where they are used for unique draft races, called the Ban-ei Keiba races, in which the horse pulls a heavy sledge (called a Sori). These races, which are only conducted at four racecourses in Hokkaido, are run by such heavy horses bred from stock such as the sturdy Percherons, Bretons and Belgians, which pull a steel sleigh carrying a heavy load, together weighing from about half a ton to one ton (inc ...

Banat horses were a moderately large-framed horse from the Timus Plateau of Romania; however, they are now extinct.

They were developed by crossing Nonius, Noric, Ardennes, Oldenburg, and Lipitsa horses. They became an important animal to the local people and were used primarily for agricultural work.

Unfortunately, with the emergence of modernization techniques for farming, the Banat, among other draft type animals fell into e ...

Bandiagara horses are a mid-sized, docile horse breed from Mali and Niger in Africa. They are a Barb type with fragile and lovely facial features. For the most part, this they are suited to the climatic harshness of the area.

On average they stand between 14.3 to 15 hands high. Their neck is short and thick with an ample chest and shoulder. Their back is long with rounded croup. Their tail is low set. Their legs are think and sinewy. And t ...

Banker horses are descendants from domesticated Spanish horses that were brought to America in 16th century by explorers and abandoned on the Outer Banks of North Carolina which is where their name "Banker" was derived. Banker horses were originally domesticated; however, since they were abandoned and left to fend for themselves, they've become feral.

Banker horses can be found on the Outer Banks barrier islands of North Carolin ...

Barb horses are a light riding horses from the Maghreb region of northern Africa. There are several varieties of barb horses including Algerian, Moroccan, and Tunisian. They are also the foundation breed of the West African Barb and the Spanish Barb which was developed in the United States.

Bardigiano horses, also known as Bardigiano Ponies, are from Bardi, Italy.

The first horses that populated Bardi were brought during the Roman Era. During the centuries, the breed developed as a mountain horse; in the 15th century, there were attempts to make it more gentle by cross-breeding it with Arabian-Friulian horses, thus obtaining a horse very similar to the one of today.

They almost became extinct after the Fi ...

Basuto Ponies are from South Africa. They are derived from horses imported by Dutch settlers in 17th century.

Basuto Ponies arrived in South Africa in 1653, when four horses were introduced to the Cape area by the Dutch East India Trading Company. The exact breed of these horses is unknown, but they may have been Arabian, Persian, or similar to the Java Pony. They were upgraded later with Arabian and Persian blood.  

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Batak Ponies are from Indonesia originating in Central Sumatra. They are thought to have descended from Mongolian and Arabian horses, and have continually been infused with additional Arabian blood to improve their quality. They are selectively breed by the Indonesians, and are often used to upgrade the quality of horses and ponies on nearby islands. The Batak Pony was once used as a sacrificial animal in religious ceremony.  

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Bavarian Warmblood (also known as Bayerisches Warmblut) horses are from southern Germany. They were developed from an older Bavarian heavy warmblood breed called the Rottaler. Since mechanization in the mid-20th century, the Bavarian Regional Horse Breeders' Society has concentrated on producing a riding horse for the Olympic disciplines and recreational riding based on other European warmblood bloodlines.  

The easiest way to reco ...

Belgian Warmbloods are bred distinctively as a show horse that excels in dressage and jumping arenas. They are basically the mixture of many breeds with the lighter Belgian agricultural horses as their base. In the 1950s these agricultural horses were mixed with Gelderlanders for greater size and strength. In the 1960s Selle Francais and Hanoverian were introduced. They gave the Belgian Warmblood greater athletic ability and freedom of movem ...

Bhirum Ponies (also known as Nigerian Ponies) are a dwarf horse from the northern regions of Nigeria. They are thought to be a descendant of the little known Poney Mousseye of Cameroon. They are also thought to come from Barb horses which were brought to Nigeria by Nomads. These animals were bred to local ponies and the resulting animal became the Bhirum Pony.  

They are a large pony breed, although they are occasionally referr ...

Bhotia Ponies are bred and raised in various regions of India such as Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Nepal. They are used as a pack animal and for riding.  

Their head usually has a pronounced jaw line, straight profile, small ears and eyes. Their neck is a muscular and a bit short, their chest is deep, their shoulder is straight. Their ponies have powerful hindquarters, and short, strong legs with good joints. They stand at 1 ...

Black Forest, also known as Schwarzwalder Kaltblut, Horses come from the Black forest, Germany. They were well known as the pearl of The Black Forest back in their day and have derived from the cold bloods that were residing in the region during the Middle Ages. They came about as a result of breeding a Haflinger and a Noriker. Later on, the breed would be closer introduced to the Brabant breed in a poor attempt at making them taller, which ...

Blazer Horses were developed in the 1950s and 1960s in northwestern United States. They can trace their ancestry to one chestnut stallion named Little Blaze, who was foaled in 1959. Little Blaze was bred and owned by F. Neil Hinck, an American horse trainer from Bedford, Wyoming. The descendant of Mormon pioneers and Danish horsemen, Hinck came from a ranch family and had extensive experience with most breeds of the day. Little Blaze was co ...

Boerperd, or Boer Ponies, are a tough horse that can still remain their cool and be kind enough to allow for kids to ride, they are hardy, enduring, and have been used for harness work, endurance, and for riding people of all ages and sizes. They are found in Johannesburg, Swaz, Lesotho, and Cape Town, South Africa.    

Boerperd’s stand at around fifteen hands in full grown size. They are generally bred in any color, typical ...

Bose Ponies are from the Bose and Hechi Prefecture-Guangxizhuang region of China. They are best known for performing general riding and work.

Bose Ponies are bay colored. They are on average 11.1 to 11.2 hands tall. Their head is dry, straight, and slightly weighty. Their profile is concave and their jaw is wide. Their ears are small and alert. Their neck is moderately long and their withers are moderate. They have a short back and the ...

Bosnian Ponies, found in Bosnia and Herzegovina, are a member of the group of horses known as the Balkan breeds, and are thought to be descended from a cross between the Tarpan and Asian Wild Horses.  

Beginning in the 1900s, they have been selectively bred through a government-controlled breeding programs. The principle breeding center for many years was the Borike Stud in Bosnia. The state controlled all breeding stallions, w ...

Boulonnais horses come from France. They are legendary creatures that were brought from France by Julius Caesar during his preparation to invade Britain. They were once known for roaming many lands such as Calais, Belgium, Eterpigny, and along the English Channel in the United Kingdom. Most of the heavier draft breeds were bred in the Northwestern areas of France.  

They are often referred to as the Thoroughbred of the draft breeds ...

Brabant horses are from Belgium, and can be found all over Germany as well as the Netherlands, France, and more specifically set inside Brussels. They are used for harness work and for shows or competitions alike. Their unique appearances make it easier for them to do very well inside the competitive circuit and they have a very friendly personality to boot.  

Brabant horses have quite a history coming from significant dignitar ...

Brandenburgers are a well-balanced horse with a lively temperament, an easy to get along with character and little tendency to nervousness.  

Horse breeding was first mentioned in documents in the Brandenburg March in the 15th century although at that point, there was not a uniform or standardized breed. The development of the modern Brandenburger sport horse during the mid-20th century was achieved by utilizing Trakehners, Hanove ...

Brazilian Sport Horses (Brasileiro de Hipismo), were developed specifically for competition in 1970. They were developed from Andalusian, Thoroughbred, Trakehner, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Oldenburger, Westphalian, Irish Hunter, Selle Francais, Argentine-Anglo and Belgian Warmblood horses. They are popular in the US and Europe and have successfully completed recent Olympic Games. In 1996 four Brazilian Sport Horses, Aspen, Adelfos, Cassiano J ...

Breton horses come from France but can be seen along the British side of the English Channel and most often in the land of Rennes. Primarily they are raised for light or heavy drafting. They are sweet, easy to maintain, and full of energy. They can be extremely handy on farmlands and are very loyal to their owners as well.    

They were one of the first types of horses considered to be mountain animals. In the Middle Ages th ...

British Spotted Ponies have been known to exist since prehistoric times - they appear in cave paintings in France dating back around 20,000 years and have also featured in Egyptian pictures dating from 1400 BC. They were at one time feral in the British Isles and their spotted coat pattern was their natural camouflage as they roamed the heaths and forests of ancient Britain.  

Through history Spotted Ponies have been regarded a ...

Brumbies are free-roaming feral horses in Australia. Although they are found in many areas around the country, the best-known Brumbies are found in the Australian Alps region. Brumbies have been seen in the Man from Snowy River movies and the opening of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.    

Brumbies are the descendants of the horses that were transported on ships from England with convicts and first settlers. The initial horse ...

The sun-drenched plains and rugged mountains of Australia echo with the thunder of hooves - not from domesticated steeds, but from the Brumby, a legend born not in stables but in the untamed spirit of escaped horses centuries ago. These hardy creatures, a tapestry woven from diverse European breeds brought to Australia, embody freedom, resilience, and the wildness they call home.

Medium-built with strong bones and surefooted hooves, th ...

Buckskin Horses are not a specific breed, they are horses that have a common color - tan or bronze coloring with black points. A true Buckskin should be the color of tanned deer hide with black points. Shades may vary from yellow to dark gold. Points (mane, tail, and legs) can be dark brown, or black. Ponies and horses showing predominance of draft horse blood are not eligible.  

Buckskins developed a strong reputation as a st ...

Bucovina horses are an extremely rare cross between Romanian Hutzel (Huzel) horses with an infusion of draught horse blood. They are suitable for riding, draught work, and logging. They retain the toughness, economy, and tractability of Hutzel horses.  

Their cost is roan coat color which most like comes from Ardennes ancestr. Which is not a surprise since Ardennes were introduced into Romania after the Second World War to rege ...

Budyonny horses originated in Russia and are known for having a iridescent coat. They received their name from Marshall Budyonny of the red army. They can be found all over the Russian Federation; inside Ukraine, Belarus, Moscow, Rostov, and along the Lake Ladoga.  

Budyonny horses were created by combining the Thoroughbred Don horses. They were utilized for all sorts of purposes as both work horses and for leisure uses as well ...

Buohai horses are native to the Northeastern part of the Shandong Province, China, near the Buohai Sea and the Yellow River. They have been found in that area for at least 2700 years, but are originally from Mongolia.  

In 1962 the Chinese government established a cross-breeding program designed to improve the local stock. Attempts with riding horses were unsuccessful and created animals too light for heavy agricultural work. La ...

Burguete horses (also known as Caballo Burguete, Caballo de Raza Burguete, or Aurizko Zaldia) are from the Navarre region of northern Spain. They are listed in the Catálogo Oficial de Razas de Ganado de Espana in the group of autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction. Their name is derived from the town of Auritz/Burguete.

Burmese Ponies, also known as Shan Ponies, originated in the Shan state of Eastern Burma, where they are bred today by local tribes. They are similar to Bhutia, Spiti, and Manipuri ponies of the Himalayan Mountains, suggesting these breeds have a similar origin, most likely deriving from the Mongolian horse and other Eastern breeds.  

Burmese ponies may reach 13 hands high, and are brown, bay, chestnut, black or gray in color. They ...

Buryats are one of the smallest horses in Siberia and share ancestors with the Mongolian breed, although they tend to be taller. They are native to a climate that is incredibly harsh, (there are only about a 100 days a year above freezing temperatures in parts); and as a result they are very tough.  

Throughout the years severe (and often cruel) training methods combined with selective breeding and an intense natural environment ...

Busak posavec (also known as Croation Pasavac, Posavina, Hrvatski Posavic , and Busak Posavec) horses comes from the flood plains of the Sava River in Croatia. Currently their numbers are very low.

On average they are around 15.2 hands high. Their head is noble and broad. Their ears are concave and elliptic. Their hooves are broad and flat. They are found in black, grey, and bay.

They are bred for light agriculture work ...

Byelorussian Harness horses were developed Dole, Ardennes, and Brabancon horse breeds. The Dole influence was the strongest. Long-term inter breeding of various generations of crosses created a breed that is very suitable for work in wooded areas with swampy and sandy soils.  

They are a medium-sized horse with the characteristic conformation of a harness horse. Their head is not large, their forehead is wide, their neck is we ...