5 RARE Horse Breeds You've Probably Never Heard Of!
There are a lot of incredible horse breeds out there.
Here are 5 of them that you may not know about!
#1: Camarillo White Horse.
First up is the Camarillo White Horse, the breed originated in southern California and the horses are a part of a century long family tradition, where they have been used as flashy parade and performance horses. They carry a specific gene mutation that prevents the coat from expressing color. Leaving them with their stunningly white look that seems to closely resemble the appearance of a unicorn! With less than 30 Camarillo White Horses worldwide, they are just about as rare.
#2: Georgian Grande.
In the 1970’s Saddlebreds were crossed with Drafts and Friesians in order to recreate the old Saddlebred type. A horse with graceful elegance, big bone, and a gentle mind. The registry was started in 1994 and they can now be found at horse shows, in medieval reenactments and even as police horses!
#3: Nokota.
Our third breed is the Nokota. In the 1950’s when horses were accidentally fenced into the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a piece of living history was enclosed within. The breed is thought to trace back to Sitting Bull’s war ponies. Harsh winters, hot summers, and tough landscapes in North Dakota made these already tough horses even more durable. In the 1980’s two brothers saved the breed by purchasing horses from the National Park in order to save them from slaughter. Today the population of Nokota horses is less than 1,000.
#4: Blazer.
Breed number four is the Blazer. The breed started in 1967. All Blazer horses trace back to one founding sire, “Little Blaze".” He was a combination of Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, Morgan and Shetland. The foundation stock was hand picked based on conformation and disposition. They are a hardy breed that loves to work with their rider and it is commonly said that they, ”Adopt their people.”
#5: Nez Perce Horse.
Our fifth breed is the Nez Perce Horse. The Nez Perce Tribe is known for breeding the Appaloosa, now one of the most popular breeds in the US. But what isn’t commonly known is the more recent chapter of their equestrian story. In the 1990’s four Akhal-Teke stallions were donated to the tribe and they were crossed with the Appaloosa’s. The new breed was named the Nez Perce Horse. A breed that would honor the tribe’s history and build new possibilities for the future.
