Japanese Native Breeds
Misaki Horse
This breed has it origins in Miyazaki Prefecture. The modern herd of 88 animals now ranges on the cape of Toi. They average 12.2 to 13 hands (130 – 135 cm) in height. They first appear in history in 1697 when the
Traditionally, the Holsteiner has been bay with a preference for no or few white markings. It is a well balanced horse, maturing between 16 and 17 hands with round, generous strides and a natural, elastic movement. A lovely head with large, kind eyes
Height : 12.1 - 13 hh.
Colours : Dun, piebald, bay, skewbald.
Identifying Features : Short blunt head, short neck, flat withers, upright shoulders, compact body, short legs, sound feet.
The breed is typically 15-16 hands (150-160 cm) at the withers. It is almost invariably bay in colour. In conformation, it resembles the Andalusian horse.
One of the main attractions of the Icelandic horse is its versatility. It is a five-gaited horse, making it exceptional in comparison with other breeds. In addition to the three basic gaits, the walk, the trot and the canter, the Icelandic horse mast
The Irish Draught Horse is an active short-legged powerful horse with substance and quality. It is neither as massive nor as heavily feathered as its name implies. It is proud of bearing, deep of girth and strong of back and quarters. Standing over a
The Irish Horse receives the sense and honesty of the Irish Draught and the athleticism, speed, and endurance of the Thoroughbred. It has an excellent temperament, being calm, yet lively when needed, and is very tough. Connemara blood is also found i