Abyssinian horse
Ethiopian horses are those breeds or types of horse found in Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia. There are about 2.8 million horses in Ethiopia, more than half the total number in the African continent.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ethiopia |
| Recognised use | animal-powered transport |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q319790 |
Ethiopian horses are those breeds or types of horse found in Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia. There are about 2.8 million horses in Ethiopia, more than half the total number in the African continent. In 2016 Ethiopia reported only the Abyssinian breed to DAD-IS. In 2012 the horses of Ethiopia were characterised into eight distinct breeds or types with different regional distributions, including a gravely-endangered feral population, the Kundudo; in 2025 these eight were reported to DAD-IS as recognised breeds.
It originates in Ethiopia and is recognised for animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q319790.
Sources: Wikidata (Q319790) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)