General decline seen among rare British horse and pony breeds
Fall in numbers of breeding females, with the Dales Pony now critical.
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Scientists 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?
Read moreStudent in her element among wild horses on a windswept Canadian island
“I’m living my dream,” says Sarah Medill.
Read moreRare-breed horses and donkeys find sanctuary at Redwings
Poitou donkeys and Suffolk Punch horses settling into new home.
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New film explores theory around ancient origins of the appaloosa horse
Journey into central Asia the adventure of a lifetime.
Read moreAncient horse breed released into western Spain
Retuertas horses return to Iberian habitat after 2000-year absence.
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Changes needed to maintain purity of Exmoor ponies – report
Growing presence of non-Exmoor ponies on moor a risk to breed.
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Loss of mares jeopardises Dartmoor breed – trust
Heritage group safeguards fillies from herds expected to disappear to protect Dartmoor bloodlines.
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Film reveals plight of Marwari horses
Film revealing issues facing India’s Marwari horses to be released next year.
Read moreRare horse breed proves crucial to delicate ecosystem
Rare breed once at the centre of Nazi experiments recognized for wetland restoration.
Read moreFour British horse breeds critically endangered
Breeding females across four British horse breeds number fewer than 300, latest figures show.
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Life is tough for the Newfoundland Pony
The Newfoundland pony is on the verge of extinction. A horse that once roamed this place by the thousands is down to fewer than 200.
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