Whatever Happened to That Breed...

Equines of the United Kingdom

Galloway

Country/Region:Scotland
Type:Pony/Warmblood
Origins:
Uses:Pack pony
Breeds influenced:Clydesdale (?), Dales, Fell
Notes:It was found in the Scottish borders until the 19th century. Breeding of the Galloway stopped when new breeds found to be more useful.

Norfolk Roadster (Trotter)

Country/Region:United Kingdom
Type:Warmblood
Origins:
Uses:In harness, carriage, trotting
Breeds influenced:Breton, Dales, French Trotter, Hackney, Latvian Harness Horse, Suffolk Punch, Toric
Notes:It was thought extinct in early 20th century. Recently, some were discovered (Kidd, Horses & Ponies). A few pure-bred Norfolk Roadsters now exist and, at this time, the future of the breed does not look hopeful. Perhaps enthusiasts will work toward bringing back this once popular and useful breed.

Yorkshire Roadster

Alias:Yorkshire Trotter, Yorkshire Coach Horse
Country/Region:United Kingdom
Type:Warmblood
Origins:Cleveland Bay/Thoroughbred crosses, 19th century
Uses:In harness, carriage, trotting
Breeds influenced:Dales, Hackney, Hanoverian, Holstein, Jutland

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Published December 2001 in the North West Breyer Horse Club newsletter. (em)

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Equinealities in place since 1997,
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