Horse Breeds: Bhirum Pony, Bhotia Pony, Black Forest Horse, Boer Horse, Breton Horse

UM PONY*the Great Trek in 1836 to the Boer War start in 1899.
Established in the Nigerian north regions, the BhirumThis was when different breeds of horses were
Pony is a breed of dwarf horses.introduced into not only the cape, but the republics as
*BHOTIA PONY*well. This is where we begin to see some strong Boer
Bred and raised in various regions such as Darjeeling,Horse influence, as the result of different horse types
Sikkim, Bhutan, and Nepal, the Bhotia Pony, is a packbreeding.
and riding horse. The Bhotia Pony is comparable,After the Boer War all the way into the present day,
though less broad than the Tibetan Pony. Distinct colorthe Boer Horse was seen as a mobile, hardy horse
characteristics are generally bay or a white-gray color.with strong stamina. They were able to perform even
*BLACK FOREST HORSE*unde difficult conditions.
The Black Forest horse, also known as*BRETON HORSE*
Schwarzwalder Fuchs, is originally from the southernOriginating in France, the Breton Horse is typically
Germany tow of Baden-Wurttemberg. The Blackuseful for farming and heavy draft work. This
Forest is located within this town and thus derives themagnificent horse is anywhere between 15 and 16 h.h.
name of the horse. The Black Forest horse is oftenThis history of the Breton is voiced with many different
compared to a smaller version of the Noriker or aopinions. Some will testify that the Breton breed dates
larger version of the Haflinger. Typically used as forestas far back as 4,000 years. This being when the
horses in a region of intense hills or farming, this horsebreed was introduced to Europe by migrants from
is also used for riding and as a coach horse as well.Asia. Other people will testify that the breed dates to
Those who have contact with the Black Forest Horsethe Celtic Warrior time, being a descendent from
typically describes them as long lived, high in fertility,smaller horses.
excellent character, lively, and nimble. The horseCeltic warriors likely had some form of steppe horse
comes in the colors of dark silver and sorrel, with lightthat were typically bred within the Breton Mountains,
colored tails and manes. They weigh around 500then during the Crusades, breeding occurred between
kilograms and stand about 153 to 160 centimeters.Oriental mares and stallions, which then produced the
Popularity of the Black Forest horse continues to riseBidet Breton. The middle ages saw the existence of
in the year 1999, there were 45 registered stallions andthe Roussin and Sommier, both Breton breeds.
700 registered mares.Thanks to the amble, brisk trot, and comfortable gait,
*BOER HORSE*the Bidet Breton horse was extremely popular during
The Boer Horse has a long and colorful history. TheMiddle Aged times. Today, there are three specific
development and growth of this breed of horse was intypes of the Breton breed, these being the Small
connection to the development and growth of whiteBreton Draft Horse, The Breton Draft Horse, and the
settlers in Southern Africa. In reality, the history of thisPostier Breton. The small draft horse is typically smaller
breed and its development has been attributed tothan the ancient Breton, but more closely related, as
three different phases.well as enduring and hardy. The Breton Draft, has
The first phase began in the Cape. In 1652 Jan vanmore bulk and much heaving, having a strong muscular
Riebeeck arrived and this pahses ends in 1836 whenmakeup. The Postier Breton is the same size as the
the Great Trek began. This phase begins when thedraft horse, though more distinguished and beautiful.
horses were imported to the cape from Java.Typically, Bretons are put to use as seaweed
The second phase began at the end of the first, withgatherers or on small farms.