Also Known As: Latviiskaya (Russian), Latviiskii upryazhnyi (Russian), Latvian Carrige, Latvian coach, Latvian Draft
The Latvian breed was developed in Latvia from the beginning of the 20th century up to 1952 by crossing the native horses with west European harness and harness-saddle breeds. Oldenburg, Hanoverian and to a less extent Holstein stallions had most influence. Between [...]
Also Known As: Kustanaiskaya (Russian)
The Kustanai was developed in the steppes of western Kazakhstan at the collective-farm and state-farm studs. The breeding nucleus is concentrated at Kustanai and Maikulski studs. Its development dates from 1887 to 1951. The first date is the year of establishment of the state-owned stud, the Turgai; it was followed by [...]
Also Known By: Kushumskaya (Russian), West Kazakh Saddle-Draft
The Kushum breed was developed at Pytimarsk and Furman studs in Urals region of Kazakhstan from 1931 to 1976. The breed was developed largely from trotter, Thoroughbred, Don, Budyonny and Kazakh breeding.
Originally, the goal was to develop, on the basis of the native Kazakh horses, a good army [...]
Description: The Knabstrup originated in Denmark. It traces back to the age of the Vikings.
The original size of the Knabstrup horse was about 14.3 hands. It had clean, dry limbs; large, strong hind quarters; and a small, refined head. Basic qualities included an easy and tractable temperament, and these horses were know for their speed [...]
Also Known By: Kladrubsky (Czech), Kladruber (German)
Kladruby stud was found in 1579 by the Emperor of Rome and the Czech King Rudolf II. The foundation charter is on display at the Slatinany Hippologic Museum.
The stud was based mainly on imported Spanish and Italian horses, crossed with Neapolitane, Danish, Holstein, Irish, heavier Czech and Oldenburg horses. [...]
Description: The Kiso horse has inhabited Japan for about one thousand years and has in the past been an indispensable aid for farm use, transportation, and power. Exact origin of the Kiso and other ancient horse breeds of Japan is uncertain. They are believed to be descended from either the plateau horses of Central Asia [...]
Description: The Kisber Felver breed was developed at the former Kisber Stud in Hungary. The stud farm was founded in 1853 on 15,000 acres. It was developed primarily for the breeding of Thoroughbred horses. The stud produced such racing talents as Kisber, winner of the Epsom Derby; and Kincsem, the unbeatable mare who made her [...]
Also Known By: Cameroon Pony, Lakka, Logone, Mbai, M’baye, Moussey, Mussey, Pagan, Sara
The Kirdi Pony is found in the Logone river basin in southwest Chad and northern Cameroon. It is used primarily as a riding animal.
Reference:
Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp.
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Also Known By: Kiger Mesteno
For decades it was largely accepted that the Spanish bloodlines from which the Mustangs of the American west had descended were either lost or very diluted in the current day Mustangs. However, some people speculated that there might be isolated herds of horses which would still have a strong Spanish influence. [...]
Description: The Kerry bog Pony almost became extinct. By 1994 there were only 20 ponies left in the whole of Ireland.
The Kerry Bog Pony is quite small – almost like a Shetland Pony – about 10 or 11 hands high, with a distinctive dish or curved face. rather like an Arab. Breed colours are chestnut [...]
