The ten most unusual horse breeds
Created: 10/20/2022, 8:00 p.m
By: Sina Lück
There are over 200 horse breeds around the world.
Even passionate riders do not know everyone.
We show you the ten most unusual breeds.
1 / 10A horse in miniature format is the American Miniature Horse.
This breed is characterized by a fine, elegant body with beautiful proportions.
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2 / 10From mini to maxi: The Shire Horses from England are an impressive sight.
The largest horse breed in the world is also affectionately known as the gentle giant.
With their cool temperament, they are the ideal leisure partner.
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3 / 10The American Bashkir Curly Horses not only have curly fur and long hair, but are also suitable for most allergy sufferers.
Their protein pattern in the skin cells differs from other breeds, which is why they are considered hypoallergenic.
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4 / 10The Exmoor Pony bears a resemblance to the archetype of the European wild horse.
Their physique is small and compact.
They are known as an extremely robust breed of horse that grow up almost wild in southern England in the national park of the same name.
(Iconic image) © Miroslav Chaloupka/Imago
5 / 10The Marwari has one distinctive feature: its sickle ears, which almost touch at the top.
The elegant Indian horse breed has a silky coat and long hair.
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6 / 10The Jutlander takes its name from the Danish region of the same name, from which it originates.
He is one of the oldest European draft horse breeds that can reach a weight of up to 800 kilograms.
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7 / 10Robust, intelligent and versatile: The Eriskay ponies are native to the west coast of Scotland.
They are believed to be the last surviving original native ponies.
The breed is therefore listed as Critically Endangered by the Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST).
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8 / 10The Budjonny is a cross between a warmblood and a cold blood.
The horses are rarely represented in Germany, but they are all the better known in their homeland in southern Russia.
Budyonny horses are spirited and extremely tough, having originally been bred for Russian cavalry.
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9 / 10Kinsky horses are medium-sized, light warm-blooded horses originating in the Czech Republic.
Therefore, they are less common in Germany.
The breed is best known for its golden sheen in its coat.
The so-called cream gene is responsible for this.
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10 / 10The Mérens are black, stocky mountain horses from the Pyrenees.
They are robust, sure-footed and gentle.
In appearance they resemble the English Fell Pony and the Dales Pony.
(Icon image) © Carol Walker/Imago
From A for Arabian to Z for Zweibrücker: The world of horse breeds is as colorful as a shimmering rainbow - more than 200 are officially listed.
Characteristics such as exterior, temperament and gait ability vary depending on the area of application.
But some breeds are not even known to passionate riders.
In our photo series we present the ten most unusual breeds with their most important characteristics.