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Xilingol horses are a light horse from central Inner Mongolia that is used both for riding and for draft purposes. In the 1960s, they were developed by breeding the Russian Thoroughbred, Akhal-Teke, Sanhe, and Chinese Mongolian, after which Kabarda and Don Breeding were introduced into the breed. Xilingol horces stand at 15.2 hands high and come in all solid colors.

Yakutian horse (also known as the Yakut horse, Yakut pony, or simply the Yakut) are a rare native horse from the Siberian Sakha Republic (or Yakutia) region. They impressive om their adaptation to the extreme cold climate of Yakutia, including the ability to locate and graze on vegetation that is under deep snow cover, and to survive without shelter in temperatures that reach -70 °C (-94 °F).  

Yakutian horse appear to have evo ...

In China's northern reaches, amidst the stark beauty of Xinjiang, resides the Yanqi pony – a breed not just defined by its size, but by its deep history and diverse roles. Standing at an average height of 14 hands, they are neither diminutive nor imposing, boasting a muscular build and long back that belie their surprising agility. Their coats, ranging from bay and chestnut to black and gray, often feature distinctive markings, mirroring the rugg ...

Yili is a small horse from the north-western Xinjiang region of China. They originated around 1900 from Russian breeds crossed with Mongolian stock. Don, and Don-Thoroughbred crosses as well as Orlov Trotters were used from 1936 on to improve the native horses. In 1963 the decision was made to aim for a draft-type horse.  

Yili horses are compact and harmonious in conformation with a light head and straight profile. Their withe ...

Yonaguni Horses (Yonaguni uma) are native to southwest Japan, specifically Yonaguni Island. In 1939, when all local breeds began to be improved to produce larger war horses, the Yonaguni on their remote island were excluded from the plan, and the breed has been preserved. Still, due to the mechanization of agriculture, their number progressively decreased. Today, fewer than 200 are known to live in Japan.

Yonaguni Horses are small and ...

Zanskari Ponies are bred in the high altitude Zanskar region of Ladakh in eastern Jammu and Kashmir State of India. They are very similar to Spiti ponies but they are more adaptable for higher altitude where they are used as work horses.

They stand 120-140 cm in height, and weigh 320-450 kg. Their coloration runs from usually grey to black, though some specimens are a reddish, coppery color. They are able to carry heavy loads at high ...

Zeeland horses, or Zeeuwse Trekpaard, are an old Dutch Breed that was influential in the development of the Belgian and Dutch draft horses. Dutch and Belgian carriage horses are very similar and their registries will often take animals from the other country. It is thought that the breeding of the Zeeland horse began early in the 17th century. Initially they were developed not only as a carriage horse, but as a robust workhorse for wartime, ...

The Zemaituka horse, also known by various other names, hails from the woodlands of Lithuania. This forest-dwelling breed proudly carries the legacy of the Konik family, known for their hardiness and versatility.

Their story stretches back to the 16th century, when they served as loyal companions to Lithuanians, assisting with farm work and transportation. Their journey wasn't solitary, marked by influences from various exotic breeds. ...

Zweibrücker, or Zweibrücken, are warmblooded horses that were originally bred at the state-owned stud facilities in Zweibrücken, Germany (one of Germany’s smaller state run facilities.) However since 1977 they have been breed under the jurisdiction of the Horse Breeders' Association of Rhineland-Palatinate-Saar (PRPS). Modern Zweibrücker horses are elegant, large-framed, correct sport horses with powerful, elastic gaits suitable for dressage ...