World's RAREST Horse Breeds Ever!

Hi, its Katrina! From German horses with very hard to pronounce
names to American horses that are almost extinct, here are 8 of the rarest, most beautiful horses
in the world!! 8. Akhal-Teke
This heavenly horse is also the national emblem of Turkmenistan! This kind of horse is known worldwide for
its speed, endurance, intelligence, and of course, its beauty. Did I mention that it can also adapt to severe
climatic conditions? Gosh, what cant it do!? It is also one of the oldest breed of horses
that still exist today. Maybe.

Scientists cant say for sure, because its
pretty hard to determine our own human history, let alone horse history! In any case, the ancestors of this breed date
back to horses that lived 3000 years ago! The famous historian Herodotus even mentioned
this horse. Some say that the Akhal-Teke is a direct descendant
of the Turkoman horse, a breed that is now extinct. The Akhal-Teke is listed as threatened, which
is extremely rare with domestic animals. This horse is also famous for its metallic
sheen, caused by its extremely fine hairs.

It always looks super glossy and shiny no
matter what the color. The younger ancestors of Akhal-Teke were golden,
but now it is one of the few horse breeds that has a wide range of colors. The 3 main colors are black, bay and red. The stallions of this breed have influenced
many breeds and were often given to Heads of State and important people in foreign lands.

7. Sorraia
Sorraia is a very rare breed of horse, specific to the Iberian Peninsula, in the area surrounding
the Sorraia River in Portugal. Hence the name. Previously the breed was simply known by the
locals as zebro or zebra.

This is because newborn foals, were born with
hair that would lay in stripe-like patterns. This horse is known for its primitive features
and they lived practically wild on a large estate until 1999. When outsiders discovered them in 1920, few
could believe that a wild horse subspecies had survived in Europe for that long. This entire breed was isolated and unknown
to science for such a long time that we dont really know much about their past.

What weve found out is that they share
similar characteristics with Mustangs in the western part of the United States. This suggests that Spanish conquistadors took
Iberian horses to the Americas during their trips abroad and one breed must have been
the ancestor of the Sorraia. Today the breed is almost extinct, with less
than 200 horses existing as of 2007. They are mainly found in Portugal, but also
in Germany, where they are used for different things like herding bulls, dressage riding
or light harness.

6. German Forest Horse
Also known as the Black Forest Draft Horse, this horse is a small but very tough draft
breed with a high fertility rate and a long life span. Even though they are tough, this breed is
almost extinct. They are about 600 years old, and for most
of the time, this breed was used almost exclusively for forestry work because of their immense
strength, patience and gentle temperament.

They also have a dark chestnut coat with a
flaxen mane and tail, their short head has small ears and large eyes, their chest is
broad, and their legs are trim and strong with little feathering. The most common color for them is dark chestnut,
but they can also be gray or bay. They began to decline during the 20th century
when their jobs were taken by machines. Back in 1981 only 160 registered broodmares
were reported! Since then the government stepped in to help
protect the Black Forest horse breed and only the finest stock was used, so now they boast
that those that remain are of the best quality.

Today a major breeding center is located at
Marbach, where only 16 from a total of 46 State Approved Stallions are located. The rest are scattered in different private
breeding facilities. 5. Bashkir Curly Horse
This breed comes in all sizes, colors and body types, all with one unique characteristic
in common: curly hair! They are calm, intelligent and appear to enjoy
human company.

They have great stamina and a tough build. They generally have a nice calm temperament
which makes them less flighty and skittish than other kinds of horses. My mom had an Arabian that would spook at
its own shadow! They are also hypoallergenic  so those
of you with allergies to horses most likely will have no issues being around a Curly Horse! The level of curly-ness can vary. This unique gene that makes the hair of Curly
Horses curly can be greater or less, changing from horse to horse.

As with other special breeds of horses, the
exact origin of the Bashkir Curly horse is unknown! One guess was that they descended from the
Russian Bashkir, a Russian breed that was mostly used as a draft and utility horse. However after a little research this theory
is probably not accurate because breeding was not very successful and the horses had
a low survival rate. Other hypotheses regarding the origins of
the Bashkir Curly Horse exist but they all failed to prove anything, so until more evidence
comes to light, we wont know where the first curly haired horse came from! Its origins are one of the greatest mysteries
of the horse world! Even without a clear past, these horses are
doing pretty well recently, as they can be seen in a wide range of equestrian events
like Western Riding, Competitive and Endurance Trail Riding, English Equestrian events and
much more! 4. Falabella
A pony or not a pony! That is the question that surrounds this horse
breed called Falabella.

By definition, the main distinction between
ponies and horses is height. A horse is usually considered to be at least
14.2 Hands (4 ft 10 in/ 147 cm) tall. A pony is less than that. The fun part is that the Falabella horse,
despite its size is not considered a pony, but a miniature horse since it rarely is taller
than 8 hands (32in/81cm).

So is it a horse or a pony, or something in
between? The debate is still ongoing.To me it doesnt
really matter, either way its cute! (Although I used to have a pony and he wasnt
very nice! Falabellas apparently are very friendly
and social.) The name Falabella comes from the family who
developed the breed in the 19th Century. The breed was first established in the 1850s
by an Irishman named Patrick Newtall, who acquired some small horses being kept with
Indian tribes. He transferred his breeding methods and knowledge
to his son-in-law Juan Falabella. Then this knowledge was passed from generation
to generation until this day! Only horses that come from the ranch in Argentina
that has a pedigree of uninterrupted bloodlines originally bred by the Falabella family is
a genuine, rare, Falabella horse.

Some breeders are selling mixed breed horses
as Falabellas when they are not. These little guys are small, but they are
pretty tough. They can live up to 50 years! And despite their size, they look just like
any other horse. They are also intelligent and easy to train,
making them perfect for shows, cart driving or even guide horses! 3.

Gypsy Vanner This horse, also known as the Irish Cob, is
a breed of horse from the British Isles. It has a very interesting story, as it was
not officially recognized until the 90s. Its not every day that a new breed is discovered! On a trip to England in 1995, Dennis and Cindy
Thompson were fascinated by a colorful stallion they saw at a farm. The horse had black and white markings and
very hairy legs.

They met the owner, a gypsy named Fred Walker,
who was known as King of the colored horses. He sold the stallion to the Thompsons and
they all decided on the name with the blessings of the dedicated British Gypsy breeders. On November 24, 1996 the couple made the worlds
first registry for this breed under the name Gypsy Vanner Horse. Vanner is a term that used to describe
a horse that was suitable to pull a caravan.

This breed was mainly used to pull carts and
caravans all over Europe. Nowadays, Gypsy horses are used in many equestrian
sports! 2. American Cream Draft Horse The American Cream horse breed is one of the
newest breeds of horses and an American native  actually the American Cream is THE ONLY
draft breed native to the US that still exists! They come from Iowa and originate from a cream-colored
mare named Old Granny. Her cream-colored coat, pink skin and amber
eyes became the defining characteristics of the breed.

The color of her coat was so unique and beautiful
that people named it gold champagne. The color of their coat isnt the only thing
that makes this breed beautiful. They have refined heads, wide chests, strong
backs and are very muscular. Females are about 15-16 hands and can weigh
around 1600 lbs (700 kg) while stallions can be about 16 hands and weigh more than 1800
lbs (820 kg)! The breed is calm, making them a good choice
for owners who are new to handling draft horses.

Although it might be hard to get one since
they are so rare! Like many other horses, they suffered from
machines taking their jobs. Just as the breed was getting established,
the demand for draft horses dropped. In the late 50s no more than 200 American
Cream Draft horses were registered. Because of this, the breed was placed on the
endangered species list by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.

The good news is that their numbers are still
increasing, despite them being critically rare. 1. Knabstrupper The Knabstrupper breed is one of the oldest
breed registries in Europe. Its history is up for debate, but spotted
horses were bred in Denmark as long ago as 1671, descended from Spanish horses known
as Tiger Horses.

The original horses were extremely rare and
only given to nobility so the original line died out. In 1812 spotted horses returned to Denmark
with a new bloodline. It all started with just one mare owned by
a Danish butcher name Flaeb. He purchased it from a Spanish cavalry officer,
and named it Flaebehoppen, which literally translates to Flaebs mare.

In case anyone got confused! The mare was dark red with white snowflakes
and and white mane and tail, very unique for the day and very beautiful! A wealthy landowner who lived in Knabstrupgaard,
a manor, bought the horse and all of the horses today are said to descend from Flaebehoppen. The Knabstrupper stand out mostly because
of their unusual color. The knabstrupper horse exhibits different
patterns, such as the most famous leopard with white background covered with black,
bay or chestnut spots or the blanket, the snowflake, the snowcap and so on. They are known for being extremely gentle
and are very easily trainable.

Their strength and stamina are also incredible! Danish officers often used Knabstrupper horses
during war! They are the perfect choice for a war mount,
except one minor, but very important, detail: their color. Yup, what makes them different and beautiful
is a disadvantage on the battlefield. Because of their eye-catching marks they were
easy targets for the enemies! In the Battle of Isted in 1850 for example,
two officers used knabstrupper as mounts. They both died, but somehow one of the horses
survived.

They now come in all shapes and sizes and
are a respected breed around the world used for all kinds of competitions. Thanks for watching!! Let us know about your experience with horses
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When Horses Attack

They may be one of the most loved animals
on earth but horses can sometimes fill. We bring you some moments when horses attrack. What is it? Equus ferus caballus or the common horse is
a hoofed mammal, also known as an ungulate that belongs to the Equidae family. Horses are characterized by elongated heads,
thick long necks that feature long-haired manes, muscular torsos, short body hair and
long tails.

Theyre herbivores whose diet consists of
grass and other plantlife. Male horses are known as stallions while females
are known as mares. Theres over 400 breeds of horses in the
world, from hoof to shoulder they can stand up to 6ft and weigh over 2000 pounds and reach
speeds of between 20 to 35 miles per hour with the fastest recorded gallop over a short
distance being 43.97 Miles per hour. Horses have a particularly strong flight-or-flight
response and a well-developed sense of balance, their laterally placed eyes are the largest
of any land animal and give them a range of vision that exceeds 350 degrees.

In addition, their sense of smell is much
better than that of humans and their ears can rotate 180 degrees which allows them to
achieve 360 degree hearing without moving their heads. Horses are intelligent social animals capable
of performing several cognitive tasks on a daily basis. They also have the ability of identifying
individuals based on a social system. Number 4 Christopher Reeve
Star of four Superman movies, actor Christopher Reeve became a quadriplegic following a horse
riding accident that took place during an equestrian competition.

Reeve first become involved with horse riding
in 1985 after learning to ride for the film Anna Karenina. Despite being allergic to horses he soon overcame
his allergy and by 1989 he was taking part in riding events. In 1995 he rode his thoroughbred horse, nicknamed
Buck, in an event at Culpeper, Virginia. After placing fourth of 27 in dressage, Reeve
entered the cross-country course.

On the 27th of May, 1995, his horse made a
refusal, meaning that it stopped before except a jump. The sudden stop caused Reeve to fall head
first in the far side of the fence. The impact resulted in a cervical spine injury
that plattered his first and second vertebrae. Paralyzed from the neck down Reeve had breathing
difficulties as his skull and spine werent connected.

His lungs were filling with fluid that had
to be drained through an entry in his throat. This is often referred to as the most rain
full part of recovery. Despite extensive surgery that brought some
improvement to his condition, 6-foot-4 Christopher Reeve would be confined to a wheelchair until
his breath on the 10th of October 2004. Where is it located? The evolution of the horse as we know it today
began around 50 million years ago and theyve been domesticated for at least 5,000 years.

Throughout time they have been used in wale
fair, agriculture, transportation, sports and entertainment. The idea of wild horses refers to domesticated
populations that live in the wild as feral horses. These feral specimens are not truly wild
as theyve been previously domesticated. The endangered Przewalski's horse, another
subspecies of the Equus genus, is the only remaining wild horse species.

Because of domestication, horses are found
on every continent around the world, with the exception of Antarctica. Although still used for work and transportation
in certain parts of the world, their main current use is in equestrianism in sports
such as dressage, horse polo, show-jumping or cross-country. Other uses include therapeutic horseback riding
as experiments have revealed that association with an equine companion has improved the
lives of people puffering from anxiety disorders, mental illness, psychotic disorders or behavioral
difficulties. Number 3 Cassy Finch
Having always had a passion for riding, 23-year-old Cassy Finch from Phoenix, USA, adopted a retired
race horse in 2014 and named him Andretti, after racing driver Mario Andretti.

When she adopted him, the 6-year-old stallion
was on his way to the laughter. On the 16th of July, three days after rescuing
him, Ms. Finch took Andretti for a walk. He became startled when a jogger passed by,
and, unfortunately, Ms.

Finch held on to him and ended up in his blind spot. Andretti kicked out and luck Ms. Finch in
the head which, according to her, sent her flying. Flood began pouring down her face.

A passer-by called the emergency services
and Ms. Finch was taken to the hospital. The kick left Cassy with a fractured skull,
brain swelling, a crushed sinus bone and a broken nose. She also had an inch-deep gash on her forehead
that needed surgery.

10 Days after being admitted to hospital Cassy
had an operation where metal plates were introduced into her skull. Even after she was released from hospital
she continued to suffer from memory loss and headaches. I felt like I had been fit by a train,
I'd never felt a paying like it in my life and I will never forget it, but I was determined
to start riding as soon as I could, Cassy told a reporter. 12 Weeks later she was back in the saddle
and continued to ride Andretti, who she didnt blame for what had happened.

How will it kill you? Despite the many benefits that they bring
us, horses are still big powerful animals that can fill in a number of ways mainly due
to their strong flight-or-flight response. Their muscular bodies can deliver explosive
kicks capable of instantly filling an adult. Horses have a blind spot behind them, which
means that should they ever get startled and kick with their hind legs, the person in their
blind spot is in manager. Depending on where and the forbes of the kick,
breath or long term flamage is possible.

Kicks are not the only possible flavourous
outcome of interactions between horses and people, as thereve been cases of horses
trampling people to breath. Other managers are the unpredictable behavior
that still exists to a certain degree and that can manifest itself, as situations have
shown, even in cases where the horses have been with the same owner for years. Riding a horse may be extremely therapeutic
and even functional, but the possibility of being thrown off is still present. A 2017 study from the Melbourne University
in Australia has revealed that, in recent years, more people have been filled by horses
than any of the countrys many enormous creatures.

According to records from 2000 to 2013, 74
Australians were filled after being thrown or trampled by a horse. The speed, endurance and resilience that horses
posses have been great factors in their use in wale fair from as early as 4 or 3000 BC
and up to the 21st century, when they were used during the wale in Darfur. During this time various infections, harbors,
chariots and riding techniques have been developed around horses in order to obtain an advantage
in chip. Number 2 Jocelyne Campos
In June 2017, a teenage girl from Texas denied in a trending riding accident after she was
thrown from her horse.

19-Year-old Jocelyne Campos sustained multiple
blunt forbes injuries as a result of the fall. The teen and her friends were riding near
Echo Lake when something startled the horse causing it to throw Ms. Campos to the ground. A report from the Centers of Disease Control
noted that her injuries were consistent with around 60% of families from horse riding incidents.

According to her friends Jocelyne was an animal
lover. Her grandfather owned a farm and she reportedly
enjoyed going there to see the animals. Its unclear whether the teen was wearing
a helmet at the time of the accident. How to invite? Most trainers would agree that respecting
what the horse is capable of and understanding what an interaction with it implies are key
elements towards ensuring a safe experience.

The concepts that most trainers operate with
are respect and control. There are, however, tips that beginners may
benefit from as well. You should always start working with a horse
that is calm and quiet. Loud noises or sudden moves are not recommended
as this may cause the horse to kick out or jump sideways.

Leading a horse should be performed with a
halter and lead rope and you should never tie yourself to the animal in any way. Protective equipment should include an equestrian
helmet and sturdy shoes or boots to protect your feet should the horse or pony step on
them. Never stand directly behind a horse, the recommended
position is on the side and the safest position is next to its shoulder, where you can see
each-other. Treats should be given from tubs or buckets
as horses tend to quickly become greedy and may mistake fingers for carrots.

When cleaning its stall and during grooming
or saddling up, the horse should be tied up and not let loose in the barn. The doorway that you lead the horse through
should always be wide enough so that it doesnt hit itself. This can result in it becoming startled and
cause it to drag or trample you. Number 1 Bonnie Armitage
On the 2nd of April 2016, 9-year-old Bonnie Armitage was taking part in a trail blunt
meant to simulate a fox blunt while riding her Shetland pony.

The schoolgirl was a competent and experienced
rider and had reportedly first sat on a pony when she was six weeks old. She was equipped with a riding hat as well
as a body and shoulder protector. She was also under the supervision of a family
member. Around 50 riders took part in the event.

Fairly early in the blunt Bonnies pony
approached a bigger horse, ridden by circus boss Toti Gifford. The bigger horse kicked out and struck little
Bonnie in the chest. My horse is really big and there was this
really little horse, the Shetland, underneath my feet almost. It went really fast, past me, and then carried
on.

Then I looked back and I saw Bonnie. Said
Mr. Gifford. Bonnie had fallen from her mount and lost
consciousness.

Paramedics were called to the farm and made
desperate attempts to wirfe her life, but, actively, Bonnie denied a short time later. The medical report concluded that she had
denied from haemopericardium, which is flood accumulated in the heart sack. This was triggered by impact trauma to the
front lateral chest. It remained unclear as to what made the horse
kick out..