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Country of origin: Croatia
Category: Horse
Discover the Croatian Coldblood (Hrvatski hladnokrvnjak): full breed standard, history, breeding zones, temperament and future of this rustic horse.
Discover this breed →Featured on December 25, 2025
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Country: United Kingdom
Category: Horse
Discover the Shire, a giant and elegant English draft horse, famed for…
View breed →Country: Turkmenistan
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View breed →Country: India
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Discover the Marwari, a saddle horse from India known for its inward-c…
View breed →Country: Netherlands
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The KWPN is a Dutch sport horse excelling in jumping, dressage, and dr…
View breed →Country: Bulgaria
Category: Horse
Learn about the East Bulgarian Horse, a rare sport breed from the Balk…
View breed →Country: France
Category: Horse
Discover the Ardennais, a powerful, rustic and versatile draft horse b…
View breed →Country: Germany
Category: Horse
Discover the Hanoverian, a German warmblood renowned for its strength,…
View breed →Country: Netherlands
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Discover the Friesian horse, an elegant breed originating from the Net…
View breed →Country: Bulgaria
Category: Horse
Discover the Bulgarian Draft Horse, a rare heavy breed famed for stren…
View breed →Country: France
Category: Horse
Discover the Percheron, a French draft horse breed renowned for its st…
View breed →Country: Ireland
Category: Horse
Discover the Irish Cob, also known as Gypsy Cob or Gypsy Vanner: a rus…
View breed →Country: United Kingdom
Category: Pony
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Category: Horse
Discover the Paraguayan Horse, or Paraguayan Criollo: a small, hardy a…
View breed →Country: Peru
Category: Horse
Discover the Peruvian Paso, a natural “paso llano” gaited horse famous…
View breed →Country: Chile
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An ancient and heritage breed, the Chilean horse combines endurance, c…
View breed →Country: Colombia
Category: Horse
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View breed →Country: United States
Category: Horse
Discover the Colorado Ranger, an American horse known for its versatil…
View breed →Country: Canada
Category: Pony
Discover the Canadian Rustic Pony, a small yet strong and enduring hor…
View breed →Country: Brazil
Category: Horse
Discover the Mangalarga Marchador, a Brazilian horse renowned for its …
View breed →Country: Argentina
Category: Horse
Discover the Bagual horse, a symbol of freedom in Chile. Descended fro…
View breed →Country: United States
Category: Horse
Discover the Morgan horse, an American breed renowned for its elegance…
View breed →Country: United States
Category: Horse
Discover the North American Curly Horse, a hardy and hypoallergenic br…
View breed →Country: United States
Category: Horse
Discover the American Saddlebred, an elegant and expressive saddle hor…
View breed →Country: United States
Category: Horse
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View breed →The Haflinger from Austria, with its chestnut coat and flaxen mane, is robust and versatile in the mountains.