Ponies · Austria / Tyrol
Haflinger
A mountain breed from Tyrol, always chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail; reliable and versatile.
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Ponies · Great Britain
Welsh Pony
A breed from Wales registered in several sections by type and size; popular for children and driving.
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Shetland Pony
A small, very hardy pony from the Shetland Isles with a dense coat and mane; strong for its size.
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Hucul (Hutsul)
A small, hardy mountain horse from the Carpathians, bred in Slovakia, Poland and Czechia among others. Valued for sure-footedness in rough terrain.
Find breedersCob, Draught, Sport Horse or Thoroughbred?
- Irish Cob – compact and strong with heavy feathering and mane, often coloured; a steady leisure and driving horse.
- Irish Draught – larger and more athletic with little feathering; the traditional all-round farm horse.
- Irish Sport Horse – typically an Irish Draught × Thoroughbred cross, bred for jumping and eventing.
- Thoroughbred – the lightest and fastest, bred for racing; more sensitive and usually better for experienced riders.
Piebald and skewbald
In British and Irish terminology, “piebald” usually means black and white, while “skewbald” means white combined with any other colour (such as bay or chestnut). Together they are called “coloured”. Terminology varies by country and studbook.