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Taishu (taishu uma) or Tsushima (Tsushima uma) are small rare Japanese horses from Tsushima Island in the Korea Strait, in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

They are an ancient breed, believed to date back to the eighth century. In 1920, there were more than 4000 of them, but only about 65 remain today. Due to their gentle nature and strong willingness to obey, Tiasho are often ridden by farmers’ wives and children. Nevertheless, they a ...

Tarpans are a now extinct wild horse from Russia. The last two on the planet died within a decade of each other in the late 19th century.  

Essentially the Tarpan is one of the few wild equines that existed during prehistoric times and they are thought to be the ancestors of most modern breeds that come from the Russian Steppes. Originally they were found throughout Eastern Europe and western Russia and became the foundation s ...

From the rugged mountains of Sudan hails the Tawleed horse, a breed celebrated for its low-maintenance nature, impressive stamina, and riding capabilities. Bred in the Khartoum region by crossing local and imported bloodlines, these hardy animals have become a vital companion for the people of Sudan.

Despite their unassuming demeanor, Tawleed horses are incredibly strong and sturdy. They require minimal care, allowing them to thrive ev ...

Tebetan Ponies are descended from ancient stock, likely partly from Mongolian Ponies and Chinese pony breeds, although they have been bred pure for years. They are are well-regarded by the local people, and they have been traditionally kept by both wealthy Tibetans and farmers alike, as well as by the Dalai Lama. They were sent as gifts to Chinese Emperors, especially during the Ming and Tang dynasties.  

As small as they are the p ...

A light horse breed founded in middle Tennessee, the Tennessee Walking Horse is a composition of Narragansett and Canadian Pacer, Standardbred, Thoroughbred, Morgan, and American Saddlebred stock. Originally bred as a utility horse, this breed is an ideal mount for riders of all ages and levels of experience. The breed easily adapts to English or Western gear, and its calm, docile temperament combined with naturally smooth and easy gaits ins ...

Tennuvian horses are a cross between Tennessee Walking Horses and Peruvian Pasos. Although there is a strong chance these two breeds have been crossed before, the Tennuvian name was officially coined by Paula Bosner of Colorado.  

Paule purchased one of these crosses and immediately fell in love with the animal, so much so that she sold off her quarter horses and bought a Peruvian stallion for breeding.  

Tennuvi ...

Tersk, also known as Tersky, horses were founded in Ukraine. They are primarily used for racing, competition, endurance training, and sports. They are considered to be calm and very hardy.  

Tersk horses were developed sometime during the nineteenth century as military mounts. That time they were refered to as Streletsky horses. By the time the twentieth century they suffered a massive decrease in popularity. There were two va ...

Thoroughbreds are most commonly associated with horse racing but they excel in many area. They originated in Britain starting in the late 17^th century for speed and racing with the influence of Arabian bloodlines. Today, they continue to dominate the racing industry but Thoroughbreds also excel in eventing, show jumping, and dressage. They come in a variety of solid colors like bay, chestnut, and black and, on very rare occasions, ...

Timor Ponies evolved on the Indonesian island of Timor, probably from Indian breeds that were imported to the island. On Timor these ponies are mainly used for cattle work, as well as for riding, driving, and light farm work.

Timor Ponies are described as being strong, frugal, and agile, and are lovely natured and intelligent. They have a narrow frame, short back, muscular neck, prominent withers, and a sloping croup. Their shoulde ...

Please see Gypsy Vanner Horses.

Tokara Horses (Tokara uma ) are believed to be indigenous to Japan and are currently raised in the Tokara Islands, a chain of Island in Kagoshima. They are known for their tolerance to heat and have been used for agriculture, conveyance, and sugar cane squeezing.

The Tolfetano horse is originally from central Italy, and in particular from Monti della Tolfa, the area between Rome and Viterbo which was once Etruscan.

The breed was already well-known at the time of the Etruscans. It is very hardy, and still bred in the wild. This breed is strong, well-built and tough.

Once used as a pack-horse and for rounding up cattle, it is now normally used for riding in the countryside, or r ...

Tori, or Tori Hobune, horses were developed at the Tori stud in Estonia from 1890 to 1950. They were developed by crossing native Estonian mares with European half bred stallions. They were mainly founded by a stallion named Hetman, whose sire was Stewart, a crossbreed of a Norfolk Trotter and an Anglo-Norman mare. The Tori breed was formed by breeding Hetman and his sons. Thus, a valuable breeding nucleus rapidly formed, that slowed as sign ...

Trait du Nords are heavy draft horses developed and bred in France. Trait du Nord’s ancestry includes bloodlines from the Ardennes, Belgian, and Boulonnais breeds, and are sometimes incorrectly referred to as a branch of Ardennais horses. They became recognized as a separate breed of their own at the beginning of the 20th century, and the studbook for the Trait du Nord was established in 1919. Today, although they are still bred in the area ...

Trakehner Horses (official name: "The East Prussian Warmblood Horse of Trakehner Origin" ) are the oldest warmblood breed in the world, with a history spanning amost 300 years. They originated from a small horse, bred in East Prussia , known as the "Schwaike". The Schwaike was known for his versatility and endurance. When this breed was crossed with imported English thoroughbred and Arabian stallions, the resulting horse was named after the ...

Turk (also known as Turkmene, Turkmen, or Turkmenian) horses are an ancient Turkoman breed. They are thought to be extinct in its pure form. Horses bred in Turkmenistan are still called by the same name; however most likely the purest descendants of this ancient breed are the Barb, Akhal-Teke, and Iomud horses. Of the three, Akhal-Teke breeding has been kept the purest and probably the closest to actual Turkoman blood.

The origin ...