A small number also show the influence of the cream gene, with the rarest variation of all, the "kvit" (Norwegian for white) possessing a double cream dilution. Today, all Fjords carry the dun dilution gene on any of the three base coats bay, black, and chestnut. Findings in viking burial sites indicate that the Fjord and its closest relatives have been domesticated and selectively bred for over 2000 years. Combining the musculature of a draft horse with the nimbleness of small breeds, and with a silhouette that evokes prehistoric cave paintings, the Fjord Horse is a true icon in the Equestrian World! The Fjord Horse is amongst the breeds in the world. SSO's Fact File: "Few breeds are as recognisable and beloved as the intrepid Norwegian Fjord Horse.
Special Abilities: it can race in the pony race and the pony championshipīay Tobiano / 350 star coins / Ferdinand's Horse Marketīuckskin / 750 star coins / Ferdinand's Horse MarketĬhestnut Tobiano / 550 star coins / Ferdinand's Horse Market The proceeds from the auction go towards caring and protecting the herd. Crossing the Shetland and Welsh ponies have strengthened the breed, and contributions from the public as well as efforts from the local fire brigade have all worked to make the Chincoteague strong and viable again. The Chincoteague still live wild on their island, but once a year they're gathered together and a select few colts are auctioned off. Not much grazing, terrible storms, and heavy inbreeding have all combined to almost eradicate the little population.
How they got there in the first place is a mystery, but theory has it that today's Chincoteague are descended from the horses travelling upon a Spanish galleon which sank off the island in the 16th century. From the Assateague Island, spread across the two states of Maryland and Virginia in the USA, the Chincoteague has lived and developed in peace and freedom for many generations. SSO's Fact File: "This unusual pony has a truly mysterious and sad history. Light Grey / 969 star coins / Silverglade Equestrian Centre Old Models (all found at Ferdinand's Horse Market for 710 star coins):īlack / Bay /Brown Leopard / Chestnut / Dapple Grey / Flaxen Chestnut Rabicano / Light Flaxen Chestnut / Light GreyĬherry Bay / 969 star coins / Goldspur's MillĬhestnut / 969 star coins / Goldspur's Millĭapple Grey / 969 star coins / Silverglade Equestrian Centre Stats: 1+ strength, 2+ discipline and 3+ agility Level Restriction: can be bought at level 10
Arabian horses are muscular with small, strong hooves." The Arabian Thoroughbreds are descended from the horses used by the Bedouins that believed that their horses were a sacred gift from God. They are lively, friendly, and very intelligent. SSO's Fact File: "The Arabian Thoroughbred is one of the most famous breeds in the world. Strawberry Roan / 890 star coins / New Hillcrest Silver Buckskin / 890 star coins / Firgrove Stats: 2+ strength, 2+ discipline and 2+ agilityĬolours, Prices and Locations for Purchase: Level Restriction: can be bought at level 1 The Quarter Horse is a steady and balanced horse with a calm temperament which is perfectly suited to hobby riding, competitive riding and use as a work horse. They were crossed with other breeds, such as the Chickasaw horse as well as more 'classic' breeds like the Arabian fullblood. The breed has it's origins in the British Warmbloods introduced to North America by the colonists and pilgrims in the 1600.
This hugely popular American horse gets it's name from being incredibly fast over short distances: there are very few horses able to beat a Quarter Horse in races shorter than a quarter of a mile. SSO's Fact File: "There are more than 3 million Quarter Horses in the world, making them the largest horse breed in the world by population.