Horse breeds - Volume 2 A Wikipedia Compilation by Michael A. Linton Contents Articles Danish Warmblood 1 Danube Delta horse 3 Dølehest 4 Dutch harness horse 7 Dutch Heavy Draft 10 Dutch Warmblood 12 East Bulgarian 15 Estonian Draft 16 Estonian horse 17 Falabella 19 Finnhorse 22 Fjord horse 42 Florida Cracker Horse 47 Fouta 50 Frederiksborg horse 51 Freiberger 53 French Trotter 55 Friesian cross 57 Friesian horse 59 Friesian Sporthorse 64 Furioso-North Star 66 Galiceno 68 Galician Pony 70 Gelderland horse 71 Georgian Grande Horse 74 Giara horse 76 Gidran 78 Groningen horse 79 Gypsy horse 82 Hackney Horse 94 Haflinger 97 Hanoverian horse 106 Heck horse 113 Heihe horse 115 Henson horse 116 Hirzai 117 Hispano-Bretón 118 Hispano-Árabe 119 Holsteiner horse 120 Hungarian Warmblood 129 Icelandic horse 130 Indian Half-Bred 136 Iomud 137 Irish Draught 138 Irish Sport Horse 141 Italian Heavy Draft 143 Italian Trotter 145 Jaca Navarra 146 Jutland horse 147 Kabarda horse 150 Kaimanawa horse 153 Karabair 156 Karabakh horse 158 Kathiawari 161 Kazakh horse 163 Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse 165 Kiger Mustang 168 Kinsky horse 171 Kisber Felver 173 Kladruber 175 Knabstrupper 178 Konik 180 Kustanair 183 References Article Sources and Contributors 185 Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors 188 Article Licenses License 192 Danish Warmblood 1 Danish Warmblood Danish Warmblood Danish warmblood Alternative names Dansk Varmblod Country of origin Denmark Horse (Equus ferus caballus) The Danish Warmblood (Dansk Varmblod) is the modern sport horse breed of Denmark. Initially established in the mid-20th century, the breed was developed by crossing native Danish mares with elite stallions from established European bloodlines. History Of The Breed The Danish Warmblood registry was established in mid-20th century. The registry oversees the registration of Danish warmblood foals and approves stallions for breeding. As with most warmblood studbooks, only stallions who meet certain standards are permitted to breed. Foals with approved pedigrees may receive a brand depicting a crown over a wave. One of the more recent of the selectively bred European competition horses is the Danish Warmblood, whose stud book wasn't opened until the 1960s. In a relatively short space of time, however, Danish breeders have succeeded in producing a competition horse they claim to be of superior quality and more versatility than many of the European breeds. Present day While still a young breed, Danish warmbloods are currently represented at international competitions in both dressage and show jumping. The Danish Warmblood is still an uncommon breed in the United States; however in 2001 a North American Danish Warmblood Association was formed to promote the breed in the U.S. Characteristics The best Danish horses have a Thoroughbred outline that is combined with substance, strength, and good legs. They are courageous and spirited, have excellent temperaments, and good free action. They are used as dressage horses and make first-class performers in cross country. Danish horses also make great show jumpers, as well as under saddle. They can be all solid colors and stand anywhere from 16.2 to 17 hands. Danish Warmblood 2 Breeding The Danish Warmblood was founded on Frederiksborg stock, crossed with the Thoroughbred. The resultant local mares were bred to Anglo-Norman stallions, Thoroughbreds, and Trakehners. The mix was adjusted to produce a sound horse of excellent conformation, relatively fixed in type, and with scope and galloping ability. External links • Warmblood.dk [1] References [1] http:/ / www. warmblood. dk/ Danube Delta horse 3 Danube Delta horse Danube Delta horse Country of origin Romania Horse (Equus ferus caballus) Danube Delta horse refers to a population of feral horse found in and around Letea Forest, located in the Danube Delta, between the Sulina and Chilia branches of Danube. About 3600 feral horses live in the Danube Delta, 2000 in the Letea nature reserve, where on one hand, they are among the last remaining "wild" (feral) horses living at large on the European continent,[1] but are also deemed to be a threat to the flora of the forest,[2] including to some plants on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Although feral horses have existed for hundreds of years in the region, their number greatly increased after the collective farms were closed down in 1990 and the horses belonging to them being freed.[3] Today, the Letea population is not regulated and there are concerns that overgrazing is a looming problem.[4] The horses on Letea are black or bay, without white spots. They stand between 14.1 and 14.3 hands ( 1.45 to 1.50 metres (57 to 59 in)) and are of a strong build. They are of a different breed than the close by Sfântu Gheorghe breed. They are not of a riding horse build, but are built like working horses of the Nonius type. In 2002, some of these horses were captured and transported to Italy and slaughtered. Some organizations objected to removal, holding that the horses had value in being adapted to the location and possessing natural social behavior. Another push for removal and slaughter began in 2009, but horses cannot be currently removed from the area because a number of animals carry equine infectious anemia. Therefore, according to Romanian regulation, they are not allowed to be taken out of the quarantine area. Currently, there is an ongoing project, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature, seeking to find a way to remove these horses.[] While some organizations object to total removal and advocate for some animals to remain, others are attempting to find a different preserve for the horses to live. References [1] "Noah's Ark - Project Horses Romania" (http:/ / www. music-utilities. com/ noahsark/ project. htm) [2] "Mustangul de România" (http:/ / www. gandul. info/ viata/ mustangul-de-romania. html?3931;3995250), Gândul, February 25, 2009 [3] "Caii sălbăticiţi distrug puieţii din Pădurea Letea" (http:/ / www. adevarul. ro/ articole/ 2007/ caii-salbaticiti-distrug-puietii-din-padurea-letea. html), Adevărul, October 12, 2007 [4] "Natural and cultural grazing in the Danube Delta." Consultancy Herds and Homelands (http:/ / www. wildernis. eu/ pdf/ danubedelta/ 6-Natural Grazing in the Danube Delta-290706. pdf) External links • Wild Horses in Danube Delta - Photos (https:/ / picasaweb. google. com/ 109207350544946608638/ WildHorsesOfDanubeDelta#slideshow/ 5944860854245370882) • Saving Wild Horses of Danube Delta - Video (http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=h47ukNUkSME) • Wild Horses in Danube Delta - Video (http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=Bkn126J6kmI) Dølehest 4 Dølehest Dole Gudbrandsdal Dølahorse eating grass Distinguishing features Small draft breed, good trot, used for draft work and harness racing Alternative names Dølahest Dole Trotter Norwegian Trotter Country of origin Norway Breed standards [1] Landslaget for Dølehest Breed standards Horse (Equus ferus caballus) The Dole Gudbrandsdal, Dølahest or Dole is a draft- and harness-type horse from Norway. The Dole Trotter is alternately considered a subtype of the Dole Gudbrandsdal and a separate breed; it is also considered a part of the Coldblood trotter type. The Dole Gudbrandsdal is a small draft horse, known for its pulling power and agility, while the Dole Trotter is a smaller, faster horse used for harness racing; the two types are commonly interbred. Both types are strictly critiqued before entry into the studbook, which has over time resulted in an improvement in the breed type. The Dole is originally from the Gudbrandsdal Valley, and is probably descended in part from the Friesian horse. Over time the breed has had Thoroughbred, Arabian and other blood added in, especially during the creation of the Dole Trotter in the 19th century. The first studbook was created in 1941, and the current breed association formed in 1947. Although originally used mainly as a pack horse, today the heavier Dole type is used mainly for agricultural purposes. The Dole Gudbrandsdal been crossed with other breeds to develop horses for harness racing and riding. Breed characteristics The Dole horses generally stand 14.1 to 15.3 hands (57 to 63 inches, 145 to 160 cm) hands high, weigh 1,190 to 1,390 pounds (540 to 630 kg), and are usually bay, brown or black, with gray, palomino, chestnut and dun occurring less frequently. White markings may occur on the head and legs, especially on the trotter type. The head is heavy with a straight profile, the neck rather short and muscular, the withers moderately pronounced and broad, the chest wide and deep, and the shoulder strong, muscular and sloping. The back is long and the croup broad, muscular and slightly sloping. The legs are short but sturdy and well-muscled, with broad, solid joints and tough hooves. At one point in the breed's history it was prone to weak legs and low fertility, but these problems have since been corrected. Dole horses closely resemble the British Fell and Dales ponies, which developed from the same ancestral stock.[][2] Dølehest 5 When presented for grading and studbook inspection, the heavy-type Dole Gudbrandsdals are tested for pulling power and trotting. In the lighter type, x-rays showing the knee and lower legs to be free of defects must be presented, and stallions must have satisfactory results on the track before they may be used for breeding. However, three-year-old stallions may be issued temporary licenses before they begin their racing career if their conformation, breeding, and trotting ability are considered acceptable. Trotting-type mares with proper conformation that are not fast enough during grading may be registered as draft-type Doles.[] These strict and organized standards have improved the quality of the Dole breed over the past few decades. Although the Dole horse is one of the smallest draft breeds, it shows great pulling power, and is also hardy and agile.