Horse Breeds: Danube, Dartmoor Pony, Deliboz, Djerma, Dole Horse, Dongola, Dulmen Pony, Dutch Draft Horse

BE*The Dole horse, also referred to as Gudbrandsdal,
Developed in Bulgaria, the Danube is typically used asDole-Gudbrandsdal, or the Norway Dolehest, originated
a draft horse or a light riding horse. Originating duringfrom the North Sea Coast, in the region of Oslo. There
the Pleven and Nonius crossing in 1920, the Danube isare two types of modern Dole horses, the light draft
a cross between the Thoroughbred and Russianhorse and the work horse. The work Dole Horse is
Trotter. They generally come in the colors bay orbred for it's trotting and its pulling power.
black.Typically the Dole Horse is predominantly brown or
*DARTMOOR PONY*bay in color. However, chestnut and black are also
Deriving from the British Isles, the Dartmoor Pony isvery common colorations as well. Occasionally, you will
from an England moorland in Devon. The area isfind dun or grey colored Dole's as well. Trotter types
barren and rocky with bleak conditions and sparsetypically have some leg and head markings of white.
grazing areas. This explains the toughness of theAs one of the smallest of horses, the Dole horse still
Dartmoor Pony. After many centuries of roaming thehas excellent power in pulling, a great trot, superb
moorland, they had to endure tough conditions.stamina, while staying active and agile at the same
The Dartmoor Pony has been used in many differenttime.
situations. For example, the royal reign of Henry I, a*DONGOLA*
Dartmoor Pony stallion was used to breed with royalA light horse typically found in Eritrea or Sudan, the
mares. Furthermore Dartmoor ponies were used forDongola is generally of a reddish-bay coloration, with
transporting mine tins to area towns. They have alsoblaze and feet being white. Though a rare breed of
been used on farms and in prison situations.horse, the Dongola is an ancestor of the Sundanese
*DELIBOZ*Country Horse, as well as the West African Dongola.
The Deliboz, an oriental saddle horse breed was*DULMEN PONY*
developed in the regions of Tauz, Akstafa, Kazakh inFound in the German region of Westphalia, the Dulmen
Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. The Deliboz horsePony originates from a herd of Semi-Feral horses
has a massive body, a heavy but compact neck, alocated in the Meerfelder Brunch at the estate of the
narrow nose, a broad forehead on its short and cleanDuke of Croy. These horses can be found in many
head.different colors.
The temperament of the Deliboz is classified as*DUTCH DRAFT HORSE*
unstable. One distinct feature of this breed of horse isDeveloped in Holland, the Dutch Draft Horse is
in its tongue, it has a fork like tongue that is foldedgenerally used for farm work and heavy draft. They
lengthwise. The Deliboz stands at 152 centimeters atstand at about 16 hands and is the heaviest breed of
the withers and has the capacity of being a goodall Dutch horses. They are extremely useful for heavy
work horse. It can cover highlands of 45 to 55hauling, traction, and for prolonged trips. The Dutch
kilometers daily carrying a large pack of 115 kilogramsDraft Horse is typically very quiet and slow in
to 130 kilograms. With a rider, it can cover 70movements. Mixed farms in regions with sand and
kilometers in a day.smaller farmers typically find the Dutch Draft horse
*DJERMA*very useful.
Found in the West African country of Niger, theA massive horse, with a large, solid, and strong build,
Djerma is a breed with dark coloration. Originating fromthe Dutch Draft Horse has excellent leg, feet, hind
the Dongola and Barb breeds, the Djerma is known asquarter, and loin muscles. They have good withers, a
a breed of light horse.muscled front, lively, short ears, and a straight profiled
*DOLE HORSE*head.