10 Horse Breeds You Will Not Believe Exist

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10 Horse Breeds You Will Not Believe Exist
We feature a lot of animals on this channel. Dogs, cats, sharks, name them and we’ve probably made a
video of them, but not horses. Why? I don’t know, maybe we just forgot about these magnificent
animals.
But forget them no more. Today’s we’ll be talking about the most unique and unusual horse breeds
you’ve ever seen. Number one is especially amazing because despite its size, it’s actually an Olympian.
Stick with us till the end to know more as we give you 10 horse breeds you will never believe exist.

Number 10. The Norwegian Fjord
The Norwegian Fjord is considered one of the oldest pure breeds of horse. It is believed that the original
Fjord horse migrated to Norway and was domesticated over 4000 years ago. Archeological evidence
suggests that the Fjord horse has been selectively bred for over 2000 years, first by the Vikings around
1200 BC.
Rune stone carvings in Norway, many of fighting stallions, show images of horses recognizable as Fjords.
The Vikings took their Fjords, which they used as war mounts, in their travels to Scotland, Iceland, and
elsewhere. In these lands the Fjord influenced the Highland Pony and the Icelandic Horse.
From vicious war horses to docile farmers’ helpers, the Fjord evolved into a working farm horse for
Norwegian farmers in the mountainous western district of Vestlandet. Working on the hillside farms, the
Fjord became surefooted, agile, thrifty, and hard working — qualities they maintain to this day.
The outside hairs are cream-colored, with an inner streak of dark brown or black. The mane naturally
grows long, but owners often cut it short so that it stands on end and emphasizes the two-tone
coloration. It’s also an undersized working horse, with the strength and musculature, but not the tall
stature, of other draft horses.

Number 9. The Exmoor Pony
The Exmoor pony is Britain’s oldest breed of native pony. They have adapted to survive on low quality
moorland grazing and can make good all-round family ponies, capable of carrying adults, but some have
been known for having quirky temperaments.
Exmoor ponies are fast learners, and they enjoy working. They are also considered kind, even-tempered,
smart, and alert animals that get along well with everyone, including children and adults.
These small, hardy horses are native to the moors — or grasslands — of southwest England. This stocky
breed has adaptations that allow it to thrive in wet places, including a "toad eye," with extra-fleshy
eyelids that help deflect water. In winter, this hardy breed grows a long, two-layer coat, with a warm,
woolly under layer and a shaggy topcoat that combine to repel the cold.
In the 1950s, the first Exmoor ponies were imported into North America. Today, it is considered a rare
and endangered equine breed, as it is believed that there are only 800 of these ponies left around the
world.

Number 8. The Black Forest
The Black Forest Horse of Germany is certainly one of those horse breeds that you cannot resist
admiring. It's characterized by a dense golden mane that pops against the rich chestnut color of their
coat.
This working horse breed might be endangered now, but the people of Germany have relied on these
horses for nearly 600 years. In the region now known as Baden-Württemberg, the Black Forest Horses
have been documented as early as the 15th century through the records of the Abbey of Saint Peter in
the Black Forest. These cold-blooded horses might not be as powerful as your giant draft horse breeds,
but they are tough and strong and full of might.
As of 2017, it was recorded that there was a population of 88 stallions and 1,077 mares. Thankfully,
these horses are reported to have a high fertility rate. And through careful breeding, there are hopes to
see those numbers increase in the near future. There are many individuals dedicated to growing the
breed's numbers so they will never become a thing of the past.

Number 7. The Bashkir
Native to the unforgiving climate in the steppe regions south of the Ural Mountains, the Bashkir horse is
by nature an incredibly tough animal. These horses sport a thick, curly coat that offers protection
against the harsh winters of the Ural Mountains. Even its mane is curly, growing into long ringlets.
This is an ancient breed that has been bred for centuries by the Bashkiri people. Domestic breeding of
horses was an established practice long before Mongols appeared in the area.