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List of horse breeds of the British Isles

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This is a list of some of the breeds of horse originating in the British Isles.[1][2][3] Twelve of the native breeds are considered rare and are marked with a "†" symbol.[4][3]

Horses

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Ponies

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Types

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Extinct

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References

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  1. ^ Skinner, Graham (30 May 2023). "The Ultimate Guide to British Horse Breeds". Strathorn Farm Stables. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Horse Breeds: A guide to different horse breeds". Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b Winton, Clare L.; McMahon, Robert; Hegarty, Matthew J.; McEwan, Neil R.; Davies-Morel, Mina C. G.; Morgan, Charly; Nash, Deborah M. (2020). "Genetic diversity within and between British and Irish breeds: The maternal and paternal history of native ponies". Ecology and Evolution. 10 (3): 1352–1367. doi:10.1002/ece3.5989. ISSN 2045-7758. PMC 7029099. PMID 32076519.
  4. ^ "Equine watchlist". Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2023.