Bosnian

The Bosnian pony, which originates in the former Yugoslavia, bears many similarities to both the Hucul and the Kornik breeds of pony, with which they are collectively known as the Balkan breeds. They are all ancient breeds and the Bosnian pony is considered to have developed through a cross  between the Tarpan and the Asian Wild Horse, also known as Przewalski's horse. Further infusions of oriental stock probably would have been introduced to the breed by the Turks during the Ottoman Empire, and this led to a deterioration within the breed, which was rectified by repeated introductions of Tarpan blood. Due to the careful controls imposed, the Bosnian pony is an extremely useful and functional animal, quite capable of light farm work, light draft, pack and riding. They are frequently used for pack purposes, being very surefooted over terrain unsuitable for motorised vehicles. They are hardy and tough, with a docile temperament, which makes them easy to handle and good to ride. In appearance, the ponies retain a fairly primitive look, which is in line with the Asian Wild Horse, but with greater quality and refinement due to the infusion of oriental blood. They have a heavy head with a staight profile, full forelock and small ears. They have a short muscular neck with long sloping shoulders, a straight back, sloping quarters and a wide and deep chest. They are often bay, brown, black or palomino in colour, and stand between 13 hh and 14.2 hh.

Murakozi

The Murakozi originated around the area of the river Mura in Southern Hungary and continues to be bred there today, as well as in Poland and the countries formerly belonging to Yugoslavia. The breed developed as a result of crossing native Hungarian and Polish mares with Percheron, Ardennais and Noriker stallions. Considerable Arabian blood was introduced to the breed at the beginning of the 20 th century and, although the Murakozi is called a coldblood, they do have quality from their Eastern influence which is not seen in the majority of coldbloods. This combination has produced a useful, quality draft horse that is extremely strong and fast for a heavy horse. Murakozi horses have compact body with short, strong legs and are ideal for havey agricultural work. They also mature very young and are quite capable of beginning to work at two years old. They are being generally possessed of a willing and biddable temperament, are an easy horse to handle. There are two types within the breed - a more massive built horse and a finer one, that is suitable for riding as well as draft work. In appereance, they tend to have a plain head with a large kind eye. The neck is short and muscular, being typical of the draft horse, and is set to very powerful shoulders. The croup tends to be quite sloping with a low-set tail. They generally do not have a great deal of feather on the legs, and are mostly liver chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail, and stand at approximately 16 hh.