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Colonial Spanish Horses

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The versatile, but endangered Colonial Spanish horse, brought to the Pacific Northwest by Spanish Conquistadors, became the mount for Native Americans.

Hackney Horse Horses

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Mainly a show horse, the Hackney was a popular driving horse in England and the United States in the late 1880s.

Irish Draught Horses

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Thought to originate from the chariot horses of the Roman Empire, the Irish Draught are considered top jumping and eventing horses.

Miniature Horses

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The Miniature horse can be used to drive small carts and also kept as a pet or companion to other animals.

Missouri Fox Trotter Horses

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Used early on as work horses, Missouri Fox Trotters may now be seen in shows; they're also a common pleasure horse.

Mountain Pleasure Horses

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The sturdy, calm Mountain Pleasure horse is a rare breed that has been used mainly as a family horse.

Mustang Horses

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Sporting a variety of looks, the Mustang is one of the first wild horse breeds in North America. Controversy still surrounds their living in the wild.

Brahman Cattle

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The Brahman are the larger of the Zebu cattle. If you live in a warm climate, Zebu make great sires, as well as beef and milk producers.

British White Cattle

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These mostly white, efficient beef producers have a history that takes them back to Scandanavia.

Chianina Cattle

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A beneficial breed for beef producers, consider the Chianina (kee-a-NEE-na) on your farm.

Devon Cattle

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These red-colored cattle offer beef producers a superb product; they're especially appealing to farmers on the grass-fed or organic plan.

Dexter Cattle

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A fast-growing beef breed, Dexters are a naturally small breed; their size and temperament make Dexters nice to have around the farm.

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