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Generally
called Do-san-ko in Japan as
a term of endearment, the
Hokkaido Washu horse is an
old breed. The Hokkaido
Washu horse is thought to
have been brought during the
Edo era (1600-1867) to
Hokkaido by fishermen. These
original importation came
from Honshu.
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Origin:
Japan.
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Colour:
most
solid colors, and
many are roan. White
markings of any kind
are rare and not
allowed for
registration.
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Height:
between 12.2 and
13hh.
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Conformation:
Plain
head, thickset body,
flat withers,
slender legs, good
feet.
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Character:
extremely hardy and
strong and can
survive, and even
thrive, under very
servere conditions.
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Uses:
trail
riding, packing and
harness.
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