I was wondering what horses were bred for these places. I need to 'create' a breed of horse based on existing horses and ponies that can survive (with some shelter) a long and very cold winter. It would have to be sturdy, have a good endurance and be strong.
What horse/pony breeds come close to those guidelines?
2007-03-23 07:12:08 · 2 answers · asked by Sara 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
The Kabardin: The world's best mountain breed.
Reliable & sure-footed, very economical to keep.
Good for endurance rides in a rough terrain.
The Kabardin horse, well-known since the 16th century, is one of Russia’s “extreme” breeds, that is a horse meant for living under extreme conditions. The Kabardin thrives in the most difficult mountain terrain, at high altitudes, undeterred by snow and fast rivers. Temperamentally, it is a tractable and obedient animal, being both hardy and infinitely enduring. It is safe to say that the Kabardin is the world’s best mountain breed.
http://www.equiworld.com/ssa/kabardin/index.htm
2007-03-23 15:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
icelandic pony
fjord pony
2007-03-23 20:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋