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Nangchen horse

The Nangchen horse is a small breed of horse native to the Kham region of northern Tibet, thought to have been bred pure since the 9th century. They became known to the western world in 1994 due to the exploration of French anthropologist Michel Peissel.

Breed facts

TypeHorse breed
OriginPeople's Republic of China
Classificationsmall breed of horse native to the Kham region of northern Tibet
Wikidata idQ2962932

The Nangchen horse is a small breed of horse native to the Kham region of northern Tibet, thought to have been bred pure since the 9th century. They became known to the western world in 1994 due to the exploration of French anthropologist Michel Peissel.

It originates in People's Republic of China. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2962932.

Sources: Wikidata (Q2962932) ยท Wikipedia