Yakutian
Yakutian horse (also known as the Yakut horse, Yakut pony,
or simply the Yakut) are a rare native horse from the Siberian Sakha Republic
(or Yakutia) region. They impressive om their adaptation to the extreme cold
climate of Yakutia, including the ability to locate and graze on vegetation
that is under deep snow cover, and to survive without shelter in temperatures
that reach -70 °C (-94 °F).
Yakutian horse appear to have evolved from domesticated horses brought with the Yakuts when they migrated to the area beginning in the 13th century, and are not descended from wild horses known to inhabit the area in Neolithic times.
They are small, averaging 150 centimetres (14.3 hands) and shares some outward chara ...
Yanqi Pony
In China''s northern reaches, amidst the stark beauty of Xinjiang, resides the Yanqi pony – a breed not just defined by its size, but by its deep history and diverse roles. Standing at an average height of 14 hands, they are neither diminutive nor imposing, boasting a muscular build and long back that belie their surprising agility. Their coats, ranging from bay and chestnut to black and gray, often feature distinctive markings, mirroring the rugged and vibrant landscape they call home.
The Yanqi''s origins trace back centuries, influenced by Mongol horses and later infused with the blood of Don and Orlov Trotter breeds. This unique lineage resulted in a versatile animal adept at both light draft work and riding. In fact, their r ...
Yili
Yili is a small horse from the north-western Xinjiang region
of China. They originated around 1900 from Russian breeds crossed with
Mongolian stock. Don, and Don-Thoroughbred crosses as well as Orlov Trotters
were used from 1936 on to improve the native horses. In 1963 the decision was
made to aim for a draft-type horse.
Yili horses are compact and harmonious in conformation with a light head and straight profile. Their withers are well pronounced and their back is short and strong, though their loin is long. Yili horses are normally bay, chestnut, black or gray. Their legs are clean with well-defined tendons; their front legs are correctly set and well-muscled while their hind legs tend to be sickled and some toe o ...
Yonaguni
Yonaguni Horses (Yonaguni uma) are native to southwest
Japan, specifically Yonaguni Island. In 1939, when all local breeds began to be
improved to produce larger war horses, the Yonaguni on their remote island were
excluded from the plan, and the breed has been preserved. Still, due to the
mechanization of agriculture, their number progressively decreased. Today,
fewer than 200 are known to live in Japan. Yonaguni Horses are small and considered to be pony height typically 11 hands
(44 inches, 112 cm).
Source: Japanese Horse Breeds ( www.lingualift.com/blog/japanese-horse-breeds/rn ).