Kaimanawa

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Information and Breeding

Kaimanawa horses are a population of feral horses in New Zealand that are descended from domestic horses released in the 19th and 20th centuries. They are known for their hardiness and quiet temperament. The New Zealand government strictly controls the population to protect the habitat in which they live, which includes several endangered species of plants. The varying heritage gives the breed a wide range of heights, body patterns and colours. They are usually well-muscled, sure-footed and tough. - Wikipedia

The Kaimanawa gets its name from the Kaimanawa mountain range they call home. Kaimanawa is made up of the words "Kai" meaning "Food" or "To Eat" and "Manawa" meaning "Breath", "Heart" or "Emotion" in New Zealand's native Maori language (Te Reo). The general translation used is "Breath for food".

It's a long path to the Kaimanawa but well worth it. These horses are lovely, unique wee creatures that can make a great riding companion for adults and children alike. They have proven themselves to be an excellent contender in eventing, dressage and showjumping. It's not uncommon to see these horses competing in the pony Grand Prix showjumping!

Kaimanawa = (Australian Stock Horse x Australian Pony) x (Clydesdale x Anglo-Arabian)

Australian Stock Horse = (Percheron x Thoroughbred) x (Quarter Horse x Waler)

Percheron = (*Forest Horse x *Belgian) x Norman Cob

Norman Cob = (*Tarpan x *Belgian) x (*Forest Horse x *Belgian)

Thoroughbred = (*Arabian x *North African Barb) x (Akhal-Teke x Galloway)

Akhal-Teke = *Arabian x *Turkmene

Galloway = (Exmoor x Friesian) x Exmoor

Exmoor = *Przewalski Horse x *Tarpan

Friesian = (*Arabian x Andalusian) x *Forest Horse

Andalusian = (Sorraia x Carthusian) x (Sorraia x West African Barb)

Sorraia = (*Tarpan x Mongolian) x (*Tarpan x West African Barb)

Mongolian = (*Przewalski Horse x *Tarpan) x *Tarpan

West African Barb = (*North African Barb x *Arabian) x (*North African Barb x *Forest Horse)

Carthusian = West African Barb x Sorraia

Quarter Horse = (Thoroughbred x Chickasaw) x (*Arabian x Andalusian)

Chickasaw = (Spanish Jennet x Sorraia) x (Spanish Barb x Thoroughbred)

Spanish Jennet = (*Arabian x Sorraia) x *North African Barb

Spanish Barb = (Spanish Jennet x West African Barb) x (Andalusian x West African Barb)

Waler = Quarter Horse x (*Arabian x Thoroughbred)

Australian Pony = (Exmoor Pony x Timor Pony) x (Anglo-Arabian x Hackney)

Timor Pony = (*Caspian x Mongolian) x (*Caspian x *Tarpan)

Anglo-Arabian = (*Arabian x Thoroughbred) x Thoroughbred

Hackney = (*Arabian x Norfolk Trotter) x (Norfolk Trotter x Thoroughbred)

Norfolk Trotter = (Thoroughbred x Cleveland Bay) x Cleveland Bay

Cleveland Bay = Thoroughbred x (*Arabian x *North African Barb)

Clydesdale = (Friesian x Shire) x (Galloway x *Belgian)

Shire = *Forest Horse x (*Belgian x Friesian)

*Foundation breed

Conformation

General Appearance and Impression

There is wide variation within the breed in general appearance and impression, however, they are well muscled, with heights generally falling between 12.2hh and 15hh.

Attributes

Hearing and sight are acute. Highly intelligent, quick adapters, hardy, robust and strong, reflecting their survival instincts in the wild. They are sound, sure-footed and tough and live on very little. They are of sound wind and limb with very highly developed sensory organs.

The Head

Medium to broad forehead with large expressive eyes, in good proportion to the size of the horse. There is a wide variation due to the bloodlines that have formed the breed.

Ears

Well set and alert.

Neck

Short, deep neck with a thick throat area, not always in proportion to body.

Shoulder

The shoulder tends to be straight.

Forelegs

The forelegs should be perpendicular to the body. The forearms should be long and well muscled, the cannons shorter in comparison to the forearm. Hair quantity on legs is quite diverse.

Body

The body is to have a deep girth with a well sprung rib cage. Well proportioned with short to medium rather than long body.

Hindquarters

Hindquarters vary from sloping to well-rounded with the tail set neither excessively high or low, but smoothly rounding off rump.

Hooves

The hooves should be strong walled and of good proportion, tending to be upright. The toes should face straight ahead, neither in or out. Hind hooves are generally smaller and slightly narrower than the front.

Paces

Tends to have a unique gait due to influence of shoulder.

Colour

Any colour or pattern marking is acceptable.

Temperament

Good temperament is of the utmost importance. Should be curious, alert, intelligent and friendly. - Kaimanawa Heritage Horses

Breeders

Harakeke Heights run by Alaina

Stallions at Stud

None Currently

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In-Game Conformation Guide (as of December 1st, 2016)

This guide has been developed to replace the old system. The old system caused issues with the breed not being able to be as competitive and diverse in game as in real life. Thus the new system bases breed conformation on three broad types with four sub-types within each and two bonus types. Players will have the option of having their horses judged on competitive ability or conformation only. Under the new system players will have the opportunity to take their horses in any direction they choose while still keeping the breed fairly uniform. Players will have the opportunity to have their horse evaluated for any of the following:

• 1. Sporthorse Ability
  • 1a. Hunter Ability
    1b. Dressage Ability
    1c. Cross Country Ability
    1d. Show Jumping Ability
  2. Sporthorse Conformation
  • 2a. Hunter Conformation
    2b. Dressage Conformation
    2c. Cross Country Conformation
    2d. Show Jumping Conformation
  3. Working Horse Ability
  • 3a. Working Ranch Ability
    3b. Western Trail Ability
    3c. Cutting Ability
    3d. Reining Ability
  4. Working Horse Conformation
  • 4a. Working Ranch Conformation
    4b. Western Trail Conformation
    4c. Cutting Conformation
    4d. Reining Conformation
  5. Heavy Horse Ability
  • 5a. Log Pull Ability
    5b. Driven Dressage Ability
    5c. Marathon Driving Ability
    5d. Obstacle Driving Ability
  6. Heavy Horse Conformation
  • 6a. Log Pull Conformation
    6b. Driven Dressage Conformation
    6c. Marathon Driving Conformation
    6d. Obstacle Driving Conformation

• 7. All Around Ability
  
  8. All Around Conformation
  
  9. Classic Ability
  
  10. Classic Conformation

FAQ

Q: Why is there an "ability" and "conformation" section for each category?
A: "Ability" combines stat and conformation scores and combines them for a total score that will give an idea of how well your horse will do in that particular discipline. "Conformation" Only takes the conformation scores so breeders have the opportunity to breed for conformation only rather than performance.

Q: What are "All Around" and "Classic"?
A: "All Around" evaluates horses for all 12 sub types to see their worth as a jack of all trades. "Classic" evaluates horses against the four stats the breed is known for in real life.

Q: How were the "Classic" stats picked?
A: "Classic" stats were interpreted from the real life write up of the Kaimanawa breed. These horses are described as being intelligent, strong, sound of wind and sure-footed on the mountain ranges. The four stats picked based on that description are intelligence, strength, stamina and balance.

Q: Why those specific 12 disciplines?
A: The disciplines were picked based on disciplines that would align closest with the breed evaluation. They were also picked for the history of how the Kaimanawa breed came to be. Kaimanawa horses are descended from breeds used as farm, military, pleasure, performance and ranch horses. They are a feral horse breed with diverse looks and types. Having a diverse range of disciplines will help translate that in game.

Breed Evaluations

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Updated: September 2nd, 2016

Changes made to the conformation guide. Breed conformation is now a visual guide rather than a written guide. The visual guide shows highlighted "ideal", "acceptable" and "undesirable" ranges on the sliders.

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