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This is a list of the horse breeds usually considered to have developed in the African continent. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively African.
Horse breeds originating in Africa — horse and pony breeds usually considered to have developed on the African continent. As many breeds have complex or obscure histories, inclusion of a horse breed here does not necessarily imply that it is predominantly or exclusively African.
The Barb horse, also known as the Barbary horse (Arabic: حصان بربري), is a breed of riding horse with historic roots in North Africa.Known for its hardiness and stamina, it has influenced a number of modern breeds, including many in northern and western Africa.
It is common in North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Chad, and Mauritania. Chadian horses are primarily bred in the mountainous regions of the country. Present in six African countries, the Arab-Barb is one of the most widely distributed horse breeds on the continent, along with the Barb (and following the Arab and Thoroughbred).
The Namib Desert horse (Afrikaans: Namib Woestyn Perd) is a feral horse found in the Namib Desert of Namibia.It is one of the two feral herd of horses ( the other being the Kundudo horses from Ethiopia) residing in Africa, with a population ranging between 90 and 150.
The Vlaamperd is a South African breed of light draught or harness horse; it is also suitable for riding and is used in dressage.It was bred in the Western Cape region of South Africa in the early twentieth century, and resulted from cross-breeding of local mares with imported European stallions, particularly Friesians.
Pages in category "Horse breeds originating in South Africa" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
Dongola, watercolour with pen and ink by Charles Hamilton Smith, 1837. The Dongola or Dongolawi is an African breed of riding horse.It is predominantly of Barb type, though there may have been some Arab influence in the past.