Extinct Horse Breeds
Abaco Barb, Abaco Colonial Horse
Last record: 23 July 2015
References
Bahamas Journal of Science article on the Abaco wild horse
http://www.tribune242.com/news/2015/jul/30/last-great-abacos-wild-horses-dies-nunki-may-be-cl/
http://www.tribune242.com/news/2019/jun/21/diane-phillips-will-tiny-piece-dna-revive-lost-roy/
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/3012/abaco-barb-wild-horse
Amurskaya / Amur
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20692/amurskaya-amur-horse
Augeron / Caen / Virois
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20693/extinct-french-horses-absorbed-percheron
Australian Waler
Country or region: Australia
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20695/australian-waler-horse
Auvergne Horse (original)
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20913/auvergne-horse-original
Baltic Ardennes
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/25238/baltic-ardennes-horse
Banat
Country or region: Romania
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20696/banat-horse
Barra Pony
Country or region: Scotland
Last record: mid-1900's (Porter et al. 2016:472)
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20697/barra-pony
Basotho Pony
Country or region: Lesotho
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Berrichon
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Bessarabian
Country or region: Bulgaria
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Bharssi
Country or region: India
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/4669/gujjars-lose-species-verge-extinct
Bigourdan
Country or region: France
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22251/bigourdan-horse
Bityug
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20698/bityug-horse
Buša Pony
Country or region: Europe
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Bulgarian Native
Country or region: Bulgaria
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Burgdorfer
Country or region: Switzerland
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22246/burgdorfer-horse
Calul romănesc de munte / Romanian Mountain
Country or region: Romania
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22228/calul-munte-romanian-mountain-horse
Calvinia
Country or region: South Africa
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20699/calvinia-horse
Canadian Pacer
Country or region: Canada
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20700/canadian-pacer-canucks-horse
Cape / Hantam Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20916/cape-hantam-horse
Cape Harness
Country or region: South Africa
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Cape Horse
Country or region: South Africa
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Carrossier Normand
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20701/carrossier-normand-horse-original
Chapman
Notes
Absorbed by the Cleveland (Bay) (Porter et al. 2016:454).
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22244/chapman-horse
Charentais
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20702/charentais-vend-en-horses
Charolais / Charollais
Country or region: France
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20703/charolais-charollais-horse
Chernomorskaya or Black Sea, Chernomor
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Cheval Bourguignon / Burgundy horse
Country or region: Burgundy region, France
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22241/cheval-bourguignon-burgundy-horse
Cheval Limousin / Limousin
Country or region: France
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20703/charolais-charollais-horse
Chickasaw
Country or region: USA
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20704/chickasaw-horse
Chilkovskaya or Chilkov
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Chuvashskaya / Chuvash
Country or region: Russia (northern)
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22252/chuvashskaya-chuvash-horse
Conestoga
Country or region: USA
Last record: late 1800's
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
Vaughan, H. W. (1931). Breeds of live stock in America. Columbus, Ohio: Adams and Company.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20705/conestoga-horse
Cordoba / Cordobesa / ancient Andalusian Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20917/cordoba-cordobesa-ancient-andalusian-horse
Corlais
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Corse
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Cossack
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Cremonese
Country or region: Italy
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Cushendale (pack) horse
Country or region: United Kingdom
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Deli-Orman
Country or region: Bulgaria
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Delibozskaya
Country or region: Azerbaijan
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Deliorman Horse
References
Hinkovski, T., Makaveev, Ts. and Danchev, Y. (1984). Local domestic animals. Sofia: Zemizdat. 154 pp.
Devon Pack Horse
Country or region: United Kingdom
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20707/devon-pack-horse
Dhanni
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/25202/extinct-indian-horse-breeds
Dobrogea / Dobrudja horse / Dobrogeana
Country or region: Romania
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22227/dobrogea-dobrudja-dobrogeana-pony-horse
Dolny-Iskar
Country or region: Bulgaria
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20708/dolny-iskar-horse
Erlenbach
Country or region: Switzerland
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20709/erlenbach-horse
Ferghana Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20751/ferghana-horse
Flemish
Last record: late 1800's
Notes
Also known as the Vlaamse, Pard, Flamand or Flanders
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20919/flemish-horse
French Coach
Country or region: USA
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22247/french-coach-horse
Frencher
Country or region: Canada
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20744/frencher-horse
Galloway Pony / Scottish Galloway
Country or region: England (northern) & Scotland (southern)
Last record: after 1901?
Notes
Shakespeare referred to "Galloway nags" in Henry IV, Part 2. Absorbed into the Highland, Fell and Dale ponies (Porter et al. 2016:472).
References
Fraser, Andrew F. (1987). The Native Horses of Scotland. Edinburgh: John Donald Publishers, Ltd. [including p. 159]
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
John Satchell; Olive Wilson (1988). Christopher Wilson of Kendal: An Eighteenth Century Hosier and Banker. Kendal Civic Society & Frank Peters Publishing. p. 53.
Sir John Sinclair, 1st Baronet, 1814: General Report of the Agricultural State, and Political Circumstances, of Scotland. (Edinburgh, Constable)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galloway_pony
http://www.kirkcudbright.co/historyarticle.asp?ID=349
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20710/galloway-pony
German Bessarabian
German Coach / Oldenburg
Country or region: USA
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20712/german-coach-oldenburg-original-horse
Gocan
Country or region: United Kingdom
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22248/gocan-pony
Goonhilly
Country or region: United Kingdom
Notes
Also known as Goonhilly Pony and Cornish Goonhilly pony.
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20713/goonhilly-horse
Goonhilly (Cornwall) Trotter
Great Horse / Destrier / Old English Black
Country or region: Belgium & England
Notes
Also known as the Old English War Horse (Porter et al. 2016:469).
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20731/great-horse-destrier-english-black
Hebridean Pony
Hinis
Country or region: Turkey
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Neapolitan Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20753/neapolitan-horse
Hungarian (original)
Country or region: Hungary
Notes
Different from the also extinct Hungarian Draft (variety Pinkafeld)?
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20732/hungarian-horse-original
Hyuga
Country or region: Japan
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Ialomiţa / Ialomita
Country or region: Wallachia (=Walachia), Romania
Last record: "extinct by 1915" (Porter et al. 2016:498)
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22229/ialomi-ialomita-horse
Irish Hobby
Country or region: Ireland
Notes
May have been derived from the extant Asturian pony (Spain) (Porter et al. 2016).
References
Bennett, Deborah K. (2014). The World’s Most Important Horse Breed. Equus 446: 41.
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp. [Relevant page]
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20733/irish-hobby
Jumla Pony
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/25202/extinct-indian-horse-breeds
Kai-koma / Kai
Country or region: Japan
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Kalmyk Kalmytskaya horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20607/kalmytskaya-kalmyk-horse-sheep
Kamchiya Horse
References
Hinkovski, T., Makaveev, Ts. and Danchev, Y. (1984). Local domestic animals. Sofia: Zemizdat. 154 pp.
Karacabey-Nonius
Country or region: Turkey
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20734/karacabey-nonius-horse
Karel’skaya or Karelian
Krcki konj
Country or region: Croatia
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Latgale Trotter
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20735/latgale-trotter
Lincolnshire Fen Pony
Lincolnshire Trotter
Lofoten Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20920/lofoten-horse
Loire
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Long Mynd
Country or region: United Kingdom
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Longmynd pony
Lovetskaya / Lovets
Country or region: Astrakhan, Russian Federation
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22250/lovetskaya-lovets-horse
Maine
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Manx horse
Country or region: Isle of Man
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
Quayle, Thomas. (1812). General View of the Agriculture of the Isle of Man. Self Published?
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extinct_animals_from_the_Isle_of_Man
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/4651/manx-horse
Mecklenburger Warmblut / Mecklenburg (original)
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20921/mecklenburg-original-horse-mecklenburger-warmblut
Miharu-koma / Miharu
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Mikawa
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Minusinsk / Minusin
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20736/minusinsk-minusin-horse
Moldovenesca
Country or region: Romania
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Moldovenescă / Moldavian horse
Country or region: Romania
Last record: mid-1800's
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22226/moldovenesc-moldavian-horse
Morvandeaux / Morvan
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22242/morvandeaux-morvan-horse
Namaqua Pony
Nanbu / Nambu
Country or region: Hinshu (north eastern), Japan
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Narragansett Pacer
Country or region: USA
Notes (by Isabell Holmes)
The Narragansett Pacer was highly regarded for its smooth and comfortable speed which made it a famous option for long-distance travel and transportation. Its capacity to strengthen a steady pace for expanded duration made it invaluable for covering vast distances in a relatively short period. The breed was exceptionally admirable for its steadiness and sure-footedness making it a sought-after mount for both civilian and military purposes.
The ancestry of the Narragansett Pacer can be traced back to the early colonial duration in New England. It is supposed that the breed developed through a variety of English and Spanish steed species that were obtained to the region by early settlers. The exact crossbreeding that oversaw the innovation of the Pacer stays a mystery as there is restricted historical documentation on the breeding techniques of the time. The breed was quoted after the Narragansett Bay and the Narragansett populace a Native American tribe that colonized the region. The horses were raised and bred greatly in Rhode Island where they flourished in the coastal grasslands and salt wetlands. These conditions are believed to have recreated a role in shaping the breed's hardiness and adaptability.
During the American Revolutionary War, the Narragansett Pacer attained further commendation and popularity. The steeds were utilized by military officers forerunners and scouts who depended on their speed and skill to provide significant announcements and carry out surveillance missions. Their strength and capacity to navigate diverse landscapes made them beneficial purchases on the battlefield.
However, as horse breeding changed course to other regions like Kentucky and Tennessee in the late 18th century the popularity of the Narragansett Pacer weakened. The species ultimately came to be extinct by the 20th. Today there are endeavours among enthusiasts and historians to maintain and record the breed's history ensuring that its considerable contributions to American equestrian ancestry are not forgotten.
The Narragansett Pacer keeps a unique place in the history of American steed breeds. It's smoothness constancy and versatility created a cherished mount for early settlers military personnel and outstanding constitutions of the American Revolutionary War era. While the species may no longer exist in its pure structure its influence on American equestrianism proceeds with to be acknowledged and commemorated.
In color they were usually sorrel or light chestnut, liberally splashed with white markings—stars and blazes on their faces, stockings and boots on their feet, and spots and patches on their sides. The Narragansetts had breedy heads, held high on long thin necks. Their lines were slim: their limbs delicate, thin, and tapered. All written descriptions of these horses seem to suggest a pretty, little but altogether marvelous horse that performed beautifully: a smallish equine Rolls Royce, bred for the travelling conditions of the time.
Narragansett Beach, located along the picturesque coastline of Rhode Island, has a rich history that extends far beyond its sandy shores. In the early years of the eighteenth century, this idyllic coastal region was home to the Narragansett Planters—a community of wealthy landowners whose pursuits and lifestyle set them apart from their New England counterparts. Among their passions was the exhilarating sport of horse racing, which captivated both participants and spectators alike. Led by Dr. James MacSparran, rector of Narragansett Church, this spirited society embraced a way of life reminiscent of English country gentlemen and their Southern trading partners. This article delves into the vibrant world of Narragansett Beach, where horse racing reigned supreme, lavish prizes were won, and a distinct social order thrived.
The Grand Spectacle at Narragansett Beach
Narragansett Beach served as the epicenter of horse racing in the Narragansett region during the early to mid-eighteenth century. The allure of fast-paced competitions drew participants from far and wide, all vying for the coveted prizes of locally crafted silver tankards. These prizes symbolized prestige and were highly sought after by the equestrian elite. On race days, the beach came alive with excitement as spectators gathered to witness the thrilling displays of equine agility and speed.
Dr. James MacSparran, a keen observer of the racing scene, noted in his writings that the horses of the Narragansett Planters were renowned throughout English America. These magnificent creatures were not only a symbol of wealth and status but also a testament to the exceptional breeding practices employed by the planters. MacSparran described in awe how he had witnessed some of these horses complete a mile in just over two minutes, a feat that astounded even the most seasoned spectators.
Isaac Peace Hazard, a descendant of the Narragansett Planters, aptly described his forebears as a "horse-racing, fox-hunting, feasting generation." The society that thrived in this coastal enclave was characterized by a deep appreciation for leisure and entertainment. Horse racing, with its thrills and adrenaline, perfectly encapsulated their pursuit of pleasure and distinction. The planters reveled in social gatherings, lavish feasts, and a vibrant social scene that set them apart from the rest of New England.
Although the days of horse racing at Narragansett Beach eventually waned as the region transformed over time, the legacy of this vibrant era continues to intrigue and inspire. The grandeur and opulence of the Narragansett Planters, their passion for horses and racing, and their embrace of a lifestyle more aligned with their European and Southern counterparts remain etched in the annals of history.
The Narragansett Planters, with their love for horse racing and their unique lifestyle, left an indelible mark on the history of Narragansett Beach. As their fast mounts thundered across the sandy shores, the planters and their society celebrated a way of life that set them apart from the rest of New England. Though the echoes of their galloping hooves have long since faded, the spirit of the Narragansett Planters lives on, a testament to the enduring allure of horse racing and the indomitable human spirit that seeks excitement, competition, and a touch of elegance.
In the annals of American history, the Narragansett Pacer stands as a remarkable equine breed that left an indelible mark on the nation's equestrian heritage. Though the breed eventually vanished from the scene, its influence endured wherever pacing horses roamed. From playing a pivotal role in Paul Revere's legendary ride to becoming a beloved mount of George Washington himself.
Renowned for his love of horses, George Washington, the esteemed Founding Father and the first President of the United States, held the Narragansett Pacer in high regard. Legend has it that Washington not only owned one but two of these prized horses. Drawn to the breed's graceful gait and endurance, Washington found solace and pleasure in the company of his beloved Narragansett Pacers. The horses became faithful companions on his countless journeys and further solidified the breed's reputation for excellence.
References
Anon, 2023, Wikipedia URL: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narragansett_Pacer
N.Coggeshall, quahog.org URL: https://quahog.org/FactsFolklore/History/Narragansett_Pacer
Dodge, T. A. (1892). "The Horse in America". North American Review, vol. CLV, pp. 667-683.
Dutson, Judith (2005). Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America. Storey Publishing.
Earle, A. M. (1890). "Narragansett Pacers". New England Magazine, vol. II March-August, pp. 39-42.
Edwards, Elwyn Hartley (1994). The Encyclopedia of the Horse (1st American ed.). New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley.
Lynghaug, Fran (2009). The Official Horse Breeds Standards Guide: The Complete Guide to the Standards of All North American Equine Breed Associations. Voyageur Press.
Updike, W. (1847). "History of the Church in Narragansett". United States Magazine, and Democratic Review, vol. XXI, pp. 347-353.
W.Walker, 2019, www.walkerswest.com URL: https://www.walkerswest.com/History/Narragansett.htm
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/4668/narragansett-pacer
Nefza Pony
Nivernais
Nogai
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20737/nogai-horse
Norfolk Trotter
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20754/norfolk-trotter
Noto
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Nukra
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/4669/gujjars-lose-species-verge-extinct
Obva / Obvinkas / Obvinskaya
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20923/obva-obvinkas-obvinskaya-horse
Öland
Country or region: Sweden
Last record: early 1900's (Porter et al. 2016:464)
Notes
An attempt has been made since 2005 to recreate this breed, under the name Estonian Bush Pony (Porter et al. 2016:464).
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22245/land-horse
Onega or Onezhskaya
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/25219/extinct-russian-horse-breeds
Orlov Saddle Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20738/orlov-saddle-horse
Orlov-Rostopchin (original)
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20739/orlov-rostopchin-horse-original
Ostfriesen Horse
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20711/ostfriesen-horse
Petit Percheron / Percheron Postier Horse
References
Pietperd
References
Burgess, Mike. (2017). Resurrecting the Pietperd from genetic remnants. Farmer’s Weekly 2017(17010): 34-36. [Abstract]
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22138/pietperd-horse
Pinkafö / Pinkafeld
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20740/pinkaf-pinkafeld-horse
Pugliese
Rila Mountain (original) / Rila-Mountain
Country or region: Bulgaria
Notes
Absorbed into the Karakachan (Porter et al. 2016:479).
References
Hinkovski, T., Makaveev, Ts. and Danchev, Y. (1984). Local domestic animals. Sofia: Zemizdat. 154 pp.
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22249/rila-mountain-original-horse
Rostopchin
Rumelian Pony
Russkaya krovnaya verkhovaya or Russian Saddle Horse
Country or region: Russian Federation
Saône-et-Loire
Country or region: France
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Samolaca / Samolaco Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20741/samolaca-samolaco-horse
Satsuma
Country or region: Japan
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Senne / Senner Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20742/senne-warmblood-type-horse
St Lawrence / Canadian Heavy Draft Horse
Country or region: Canada
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20743/lawrence-canadian-heavy-draft-horse
Stara Planina
Country or region: Bulgaria
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/22243/stara-planina-horse
Strelets
Country or region: Ukraine
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20745/strelets-horse
Tarbésan
Country or region: France
Notes
Also known as Navarrin, Navarrois, or Bigourdin Horse.
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20746/tarb-navarrin-navarrois-bigourdin-horse
Tiree (pony)
Country or region: United Kingdom
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20747/tiree-horse
Tomskaya or Tomsk
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Tosa
Country or region: Japan
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20925/japanese-extinct-horse-breeds
Transylvaneana
Country or region: Romania
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Turkmene / Turkoman Horse
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20757/turkoman-horse-turkmene
Tuvinskaya Upryazhnaya or Tuva Coach/Harness
Country or region: Russian Federation
Notes
Also known as Tuva Coach or Harness Horse.
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20748/tuvinskaya-upryazhnaya-coach-harness-horse
Urdoviza horse
Country or region: Bulgaria
Last record: Bronze Age
References
Spassov, Nikolai, Hristova, Latinka and Iliev, Nikolai. (2018). The domesticated horses from the submerged prehistoric village of Urdoviza (Kiten) on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast – among the oldest known. Historia naturalis bulgarica 25: 11-14.
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/23255/urdoviza-horse
Ushi-Uma horse
Country or region: Japan
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/19359/ushi-uma-cow-horse
Vardy
Country or region: United Kingdom
Last record: "[extinct] by 1910" (Porter et al. 2016:454)
Notes
Also known as the Bakewell or Northumberland Chapman (Porter et al. 2016:454).
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20749/vardy-horse
Vendéen
Country or region: France
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20702/charentais-vend-en-horses
Voronezhskaya upryazhnaya or Voronezh Coach [extant?]
Country or region: Russian Federation
References
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
Yarkandi (Bakerwali)
Country or region: India
References
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/4669/gujjars-lose-species-verge-extinct
Yorkshire Coach Horse
Country or region: United Kingdom
Notes
Reabsorbed back into the Cleveland Bay (Porter et al. 2016:454).
References
Porter, Valerie, Alderson, G. L. H., Hall, S. J. G. and Sponenberg, D. P. (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding, 2 volumes (6th edition). Boston, USA & Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. xiii + 1200 pp.
https://www.fao.org/3/a1250e/annexes/List%20of%20breeds%20at%20risk/extinct_2007.pdf
https://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/20750/yorkshire-coach-horse