Researchers delve into the maternal DNA of Italian horse breeds
“Ancestral local mares harbored an extensive genetic diversity,” researchers report.
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Rare breeds
Iconic Assateague wild horses feature on new US postage stamp
Horses from Assateague Island National Seashore park feature.
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Ethical questions around horse cloning examined by British specialist
Dr Madeleine Campbell: Is it morally right to clone a horse?
Read moreLong-legged beauty Geraldine the new star attraction at Florida zoo
Rare Poitou donkey joins the equine lineup at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.
Read moreSpecial Brazilian horse breed honored in Olympic year by Breyer
Mangalarga Marchador stallion this year’s Carnival Celebration Horse.
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Scottish herd part of efforts to save Skyrian breed
Scottish help in saving a remarkable horse breed from a Greek island.
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Inbreeding rises in Polish Konik horses, but genetic diversity still high
More attention to genetic diversity, less on horse numbers, say researchers
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Britain’s Dartmoor Pony meat sales part of breed conservation strategy
Group explains strategy to arrest decline in Dartmoor Hill pony numbers.
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Horses in eastern Siberia adapted to icy cold in only 100 generations – study
Adaptations were “almost overnight” in evolutionary terms.
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Equine tourism could be saviour for rare breeds
Nordic guide looks at use of Icelandic, Faroese, Fjord, and Nordlands horse breeds.
Read moreLoss of winter coat in Poland’s Konik horses not uniform, study shows
Researchers monitor coat changes in five horses in reserve.
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Geldy Kyarizov’s family allowed to leave Turkmenistan
Joyful reunion for accomplished Long Rider.
Read moreBits and pieces: Model horses on show in US
Two paint horses stolen; working donkey role in Britain examined.
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Equestrian explorer and advocate of rare horse breed honoured
Geldy Kyarizov played crucial role in saving the Akhal Teke breed.
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Battle of the big boys: Shires speed to race victory
Earth moves in Shire v. Clydesdale challenge on British racetrack.
Read moreSaving the Canadian Horse: rare breed in trouble on anniversary
Second brush with extinction comes as breed celebrates 350 years in Canada.
Read moreGeneral decline seen among rare British horse and pony breeds
Fall in numbers of breeding females, with the Dales Pony now critical.
Read moreScientists map whole genome of a Marwari horse
First Asian horse breed to have its entire genome mapped.
Read moreRare Nokota horses face grim future
Future bleak for descendants of Sitting Bull’s horses if funds cannot be raised.
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Dartmoor pony adoption the perfect Christmas gift
What better gift for a horse lover than the adoption of a rare breed?
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