East Bulgarian

East Bulgarian horses are an elegantly-built light horse that developed over the last 100 years. They are used mainly for under saddle and light draft work, and are well-suited for a variety of competitive sports, ranging from dressage to eventing.   They began develop at the end of the 19th century at the "Kabiuk" stud farm (former Vassil Kolarov) near Shumen and at stud farm in Bozhurishte near Sofia, in Bulgaria, by crossing local horses with Arabians, Anglo-Arabians, Thoroughbreds, and English half-breds. Once established, only additional Thoroughbred blood was added to improve their quality. They were officially recognized as a breed in 1951.     They generally stand 15 to 16 hands ...

Einsiedler

Einsiedler (also known as Swiss Anglo Norman or the Swiss Half Bred) are blooded horses horses from Switzerland. They have been in circulation since the tenth century. They were developed at the Benedictine Abbey of Einsiedeln with Schwyer Horses, a local stock establishment. Around the middle of the sixteenth century, they founded their very own studbook. They became so popular that by the middle of the seventieth century a new studbook was in rotation created by Father Isidor Moser. They were recreated by utilizing mares of Anglo Norman decent and ones of Holstein roots to formulate a breed referred to as Bracken horses. Some breeders continued their efforts of crossing the blood lines and went on experimenting with Swedish lines ...

Eriskay Pony

Eriskay ponies originated from the Outer Hebrides (an island chain off the west coast of mainland Scotland). They are considered a very pleasing type of horse and also quite strong. They can be used for harness work, riding, and are the ideal breed for little ones to learn how to ride. They can be found in Scotland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Wales, and the northern parts of France.   The locals, the Pict community of people, were very eager to raise and breed this animal. They have received their unique name from where they are from, the Eric’s Isle or otherwise known as the Eriskay area located in Scotland. It''s very common to see Eriskay horses grazing there. The crofters was just one group that was very fond of ...

Esperia Pony

This pony comes originally from Lazio, (the Monti Ausoni and Monti Aurunci area, bridging the provinces of Frosinone and Latina). It was called the “Pony of Esperia” after the Baron Ambrogio Roselli di Esperia who undertook its selective breeding. In the past it was used for carrying light loads and for its meat. It was only in 1962 that it was officially recognized as a distinct breed and after thirty years it was added to the official register at the “Associazione Provinciale Allevatori di Frosinone” (Association of Breeders in the Province of Frosinone). These are wild horses, but once they are trained they show an equable temperament in the company of adults and children and are suitable for u ...

Estonian

Estonian horses (also known as Estonian native, Estonian Klepper, or natively Eesti hobune) are a relatively small horse. The Estonian horse has influenced several Baltic horse breeds, including Tori horses. They are strong and are resistant against sickness. Estonian Horses are descended from the primitive forest horses that lived in Northern Europe more than 5,000 years ago, and are considered the progenitor of other breeds such as the North Swedish Horse and the Dole Gudbrandsdal. They have retained its qualities and looks due to little influence by other horse breeds. However, it is believed that they became mixed with the now extinct Oland Horse, as large numbers of Oland Horses were exported to Estonia at one poin ...

Estonian Draft

Estonian horses (also known as Estonian native, Estonian Klepper, or natively Eesti hobune) are a relatively small horse. The Estonian horse has influenced several Baltic horse breeds, including Tori horses. They are strong and are resistant against sickness. Estonian Horses are descended from the primitive forest horses that lived in Northern Europe more than 5,000 years ago, and are considered the progenitor of other breeds such as the North Swedish Horse and the Dole Gudbrandsdal. They have retained its qualities and looks due to little influence by other horse breeds. However, it is believed that they became mixed with the now extinct Oland Horse, as large numbers of Oland Horses were exported to Estonia at one poin ...

Exmoor Pony

Exmoor ponies are an English breed that has many practical uses. They are described as hardy, tough, and rather pleasant. They can be used for riding, in competitions, and also in races. They are found in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France, and the United Kingdom (especially in the Exeter region). They are considered very sweet and agile. Exmoor ponies are around twelve hands tall and are bred in brown shades. They have a smaller head considering their size and also have tough ribs. They are short creatures with strong feet. Compact and sturdy for their many useful purposes, they are neat and possess a unique muzzle.