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Across landscapes both familiar and remote, stand living time capsules of the past. Here, rare breeds of horses, once the cornerstone of human communities, remind us of a shared heritage that spans the globe. ‘Forgotten Horses’ takes you on a journey to discover these majestic creatures, weaving together the stories they preserve and celebrating the enduring bond between horses and humans throughout history.
Each image in this series is more than just a photograph; it’s a discovery and preservation of heritage. Meet Monaco, a member of the Rottaler horse breed, one of the rarest and most overlooked in the world. With fewer than 100 of his kind left, capturing his image was like preserving a piece of living art. Monaco’s presence in front of my lens was a first, turning an unknown page in the history of equine breeds and celebrating the quiet grace of these majestic creatures.
My camera is my tool for capturing these forgotten narratives. With each image, I aim to capture the essence and atmosphere of the settings, showcasing the fleeting existence of these rare horse breeds. Each silent frame, only occasionally interrupted by a soft neigh, underscores the quiet grace and fragile continuity of their lineage.
Each photo tells its own story—stories of rare breeds and unseen beauty that beckon to be explored and shared. Follow my journey and share these stories to raise awareness about these majestic creatures. Together, we can ensure that the tale of each breed does not fade into oblivion but finds a new audience eager to appreciate and preserve their legacy.
Over 60% of horse breeds are on the brink of extinction, and yet, they remain largely unnoticed. As a photographer, my mission is to discover these rare and endangered breeds, capturing their essence to give them a new platform. This project aims to shine a light on disappearing horse breeds and help preserve the rich diversity of our equine companions.
The FAO counts 833 horse breeds worldwide, of which 460 have an unknown status, 308 are at risk and only 65 are not at risk.
Learn more about the Forgotten Horses I have met and photographed. The breed gallery will updated continuously.
Are you looking for professional photos of rare and endangered breeds? You will find a small selection of my pictures in the breed posts, or you can browse my images within my breed gallery. All my pictures can be licensed for private, editorial and commercial usage.
The Research behind the project Forgotten Horses
During my research I created a list of horse breeds, type and populations, and this list incomplete and growing continuously. All horses are listed as At Risk (critical, endangered, vulnerable) or Unknown/Possibily at Risk by the FAO or one of the conservation societies, but also I have added horse breeds which are not represented by any conservation or trust.
Horse breeds typed in italic in the lists below are in my photographic archive. All my pictures can be licensed for private, editorial and commercial usage.
Horse breeds classified “At Risk” (critical, endangered, vulnerable) or “Unknown” (possibly at risk).
Aglikos Katharohaemos
Albanian
Albanian Mountain
Alt-Oldenburger
Alt-Württemberger
Alte Mecklenburger Linie
Andravida
Anglo-Arabo-Sarda
Ardennais
Arenberg-Nordkirchner
Asturian Pony
Auvergne
Auxois
Bardigiana
Belarus Harness
Bosnian Mountain horse
Boulonnais
Breton Empordanes
Bucovina
Bulgarian Heavy Draft
Bulgarian Mountain
Bulgarian Native
Burgdorf
Burguete
Cabalo Galego
Calabrian
Capitanata
Castillonnais
Catria
Cavallo Appenninico
Cavallo del Cicolano
Cavallo Delta
Cavallo Romano della Maremma Laziale
Certisino
Českomoravsky belgicky kun
Cheval Corse
Cheval de Megève
Cheval du Vercors de Barraquand
Cleveland Bay
Clydesdale
Cretan
Czech Trotter
Dales Pony
Dalmatinski bušak
Dansk Oldenborg
Danube
Danube Delta
Dartmoor Pony
Døle Horse
Dülmener Wildpferd
East Bulgarian
Einsiedeln
Eriskay Pony
Esperia Pony
Estonian Draught
Estonian Heavy Draught
Estonian Native
Exmoor Pony
Faroese Horse
Feliński
Fell Pony
Flemish
Frederiksborg
Freiberger
Furioso-North Star
Galician Pony
Garrano
Garwolin
Gelderland
Giara Pony
Gidran
Glasinacki
Gotland Pony
Groningen
Hackney
Hackney Pony
Heck Horse
Henson
Highland Pony
Hrvatski hladnokrvnjak
Hrvatski kasač
Hungarian Draught
Hutsul
Irish Cob
Irish Draught
Jaca Navarra
Jutland
Karakachan
Katharoemo
Kerry Bog Pony
Kinsky
Kisber Felver
Kladruby
Knabstrupper
Konik Polski
Kopcziyk Podlaski
Kunfakó
Latvian
Lehmkuhler Pony
Letea
Leutstettener Pferd
Lewitzer
Lidzbark
Liebenthaler Wildling
Lipizzaner
Lithuanian Heavy Draught
Ljutomer Trotter
Losino
Lowicz
Macedonian Pony
Makedonski brdski konj
Mallorquín
Małopolski
Maremmano
Marismeña
Međimurje
Menorquín
Mérens
Messara
Monchina
Monterufolino
Moravian Warmblooded
Murgese
Mytilene Pony
Myzeqeja
Napoletano
Neochori
New Forest Pony
Nonius
Nordlandshest / Lyngshest
Nordsvensk Brukshäst
Noriker
North Swedish Trotter
Norwegian Coldblood Trotter
Novo-Alexandrovsk
Öland horse
Old-Malopolski
Old-Slaski
Old-Tori
Old-Wielkopolski
Peneia Pony
Pentro
Persano
Pfalz-Ardenner Kaltblut
Pindos Pony
Pirenenc Catalá
Pleven
Podveleski
Poitevin Mulassier
Polesskaya
Pónei da Terceira
Poneiul Romanesc
Poney Landais
Posavina
Pottok
przedswit
Purosangue Oriental
Retuertas
Rheinisch-Deutsches Kaltblut
Rodopi
Rodos
Romanian Draught
Romanian Light Draught
Romanian Sport Horse
Romanian Trotter
Rottaler Pferd
Sächsisch-Thüringisches Schweres Warmblut
Salernitano
Sanfratellano
Sarcidano
Sardinian
Schleswiger Kaltblut
Schwarzwälder Kaltblut
Senner
Shagya-Araber
Shire
Siciliano indigeno
Silesian Coldblood
Silesian Noric
Skyros Pony
Slaski
Slovakian Mountain
Slovenian Coldblood
Slovenian Trotter
Sokólski
Sorraia
Stambieji ŽemaitukasZe
Süddeutsches Kaltblut
Suffolk
Svensk Ardenner
Swedish Standardbred Trotter
Sztumski
Taysverinen
Thessalian
Tolfetano
Tori
Trait du Nord
Transylvanian Light Draught
Tuigpaard
Ukrainian Saddle
Ventasso
Welsh B
Wielkopolski
Zante
Žemaitukas
Zobnatica Halfbred
Horse breeds classified “At Risk” (critical, endangered, vulnerable) or “Unknown” (possibly at risk).
Abaga
Abeia
Akhal-Teke
Altai
Araba
Australian Timor Pony
Avar
Azerbaijan
Baguio
Baicha
Baise Pony
Bajau
Bakhtiari
Bali
Balkar
Baluchi
Bangladesh Native
Basseri
Betpakdalin
Bhotia Pony
Bimanese
Black Sea
Bohai
Borneo Pony
Borta
Burmese
Buryat
Cabadin
Cambodian
Canik
Caspian
Chamurthi
Chara
Charysh
Cheju
Cheju racing horse
Chejudo LIP
Chenarani
Chinese Kazakh
Chinese Miniature
Chinese Mongolian
Chumysh
Chyanta
Cirit
Çukurova
Dagestan Pony
Dahmaa
Dali
Darashuri
Dawand
Debao
Deccani
Deliboz
Don
Ebian
Emben
Erlunchun
Galshar
Ganzi
Gayoe Pony
Gemlik
Giawf
Goklan
Gorontalo
Guangxi Pony
Guanzhong
Gungthadi
Guoxia
Habash
Haddian
Heihe
Heilongjiang
Henan
Hequ
Herati
Hirzai
Hmong
Israeli Local Horse
Jabe
Jaf
Japanese Pony
Jargalant
Jata
Javakheti
Javanese Pony
Jeju
Jianchang
Jiaoke
Jilin
Jinjiang
Jinzhou
Jofi
Jordanian
Jumli
Kabardin
Kabuli
Kahilan
Kaili
Kakka Biralanwala
Kalimantan
Kalmyk
Kandachi
Karabair
Karabakh
Karakafan
Kathiawari
Kazakh
Keerqin
Keheilan
Kesheng
Kirgiz
Kiso
kocklani
Kohband
Kuda Padi
Kudan Pacu Indonesia
Kulandin
Kumyk
Kuningan Pony
Kurdi
Kushum
Kustanai
Kuznetsk
Kwangok
Ladakhi pony
Lao
Lezgian
Lichuan
Lijiang
Lokai
Lombok
Ma
Makassar Pony
Makra
Malakan
Maneghi
Manipuri Pony
Marwari
Mazari
Megezh
Merak Saktenta
Mezen
Middle Kolyma
Minahasa
Mingrelian
Misaki
Miyako
Myangad
Nagai
Nagdi
Nangchen
Narym
New Altai
New Kirgiz
Ngua Noi
Ningqiang
Noma
Ob
Omarqoub
Ondershil
Orlov Trotter
Orlov-Rostopchin
Padang Mengatas
Pahlavan
Pechora
Persian Arab
Philippine Pony
Priangan Pony
Pyongwon
Qashqai
Qatgani
Qazal
Quba
Rajshahi Pony
Riwoche Pony
Rote
Rumelian Pony
Russian Arab
Russian Heavy Draught
Russian Saddle Horse
Russian Trotter
Sabyol
Saglawi
Samand
Sandalwood Pony
Sanhe
Sawallwiya
Shami
Shan myinn
Shan Pony
Shandan
Shirvan
Shishan Pony
Shuwaymah
Siaen
Sichuan
Sikang Pony
Sindhi
Sini
Sining
Sistani
Soviet Heavy Draught
Spiti Pony
Sumbar-Sandel-Arab
Sumbawa Pony
Suoke
Syrian
Taejung
Tagaytay
Taishu Pony
Tajik Riding Horse
Takhi
Taleshi
Tanghan
Tarai Pony
Taropud
Tatar
Tattu
Tavda
Tazi
Tengchong
Tersk
Thai Pony
Tibetan Pony
Tieling Harness
Timor Pony
Tokara Pony
Tooraq
Topras
Toqiali Pony
Tova
Trakya
Turanian
Turkestani
Turkish Arab
Turkish Coloured
Tus
Tushin
Unmol
Upper Yenisei
Uzunyayla
Vladimir Heavy Draught
Voronezh Coach
Vyatka
Waziri
Wenshan
Wumeng
Wushen
Wuzhumuqin
Xiangfen
Xilingol
Xin-Lijiang
Yabu
Yakut
Yanqi
Yargha
Yemeni
Yili
Yiwu
Yomud
Yonaguni
Yongnin
Yunnan
Yushu
Yuta
Zaniskari Pony
Zhangbei
Zhongdian
Horse breeds classified “At Risk” (critical, endangered, vulnerable) or “Unknown” (possibly at risk).
American Cream Draught
American White Draught Horse
Andean
Anglo-Argentino
Azteca
Baixadeiro
Bergmann Pony
Blazer
Bolivian Pony
Broomtail
Caballo de Pura Raza Chilena
Caballo de tiro argentino
Camarillo White
Campeiro
Canadian
Canadian Rustic Pony
Carolina Marsh Tacky
Cherokee
Chilean
Chilote
Choctaw
Chola
Chumbivilcas
Chunk Morgan
Colombian Criollo
Corajoso
Costa Rica Saddle Horse
Costeño
Criollo Militar
Criollo Paraguaya
Cuban Paso
Cuban Pinto
Cuban Trotter
Cumberland Island
Curly Haired Fox Trotter
Desert Norman Horse
Galiceño
Highlander Horse
Isabella
Kentucky Mountain
La Silla
Lac La Croix Pony
Lil‘wat
Lippitt Morgan
Mangalarga
Mangalarga Paulista
Mangolina
Marajoaro
Marchador
McCurdy Plantation
Mexican Pony
Miniature Shetland Pony
Miquelonnais
Molle Horse
Montana Traveler
Morochuca
Mountain Pleasure
Moyle
Navajo
Newfoundland Pony
Nez Perce Horse
Northeastern
Okanagan-Similkameen
Pantaneiro
Patibarcina
Petiço
Petiso Argentino
Piquira Pony
Puno Pony
Puruca
Rocky Mountain Horse
Santa Cruz
Sorraia Mustang
Spanish Barb
Spanish Norman
Spanish-American
Steen’s Mountain Kiger
Sugarbush Draft
Tenuvian
Thorcheron Hunter
Toby
Trocha Pura Colombiana
Horse breeds classified “At Risk” (critical, endangered, vulnerable) or “Unknown” (possibly at risk).
Abyssinian
Aïr
Australian Draught Horse
Australian Stock Horse
Bagzan
Bahr-el-Ghazal
Bale
Bandiagara
Bari
Beledougou
Berber
Bhirum Pony
Bobo
Boer
Borana
Bornu
Cape Boer Horse
Cheval de Mopti
Cheval de Nara
Cheval de Nioro
Cheval des Zones Lacustres
Coffin Bay Pony
Darfur Pony
Djerma
Dor
Fleuve
Fouta
Fulani
Galbeed
Ganaston
Gharbui
Hamdani
Hausa
Hodh
Horro
Kafa
Kalahari pony
Kirdi Pony
Koto-Koli Pony
M’Bayar
M’Par
Malagache
Mijertinian
Minianka
Mogod Pony
Mossi
Mousseye
New Caledonian
Nigerian
Nogali
Nooitgedacht Pony
Nuragor
Oromo
Poney du Logone
Porthos
Sahel
Selale
Selle Marocain
Somali Pony
Songhaq
Sudanese Country Bred
Sulebawa
Talon
Tawleed
Torodi
Traditional Australian Pony
Tswana
Vlaamperd
Waler
Western Sudan Pony
Wilwal
Yagha
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