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Horse Research

Most modern horses are descendants of recently imported Oriental stallions. Researchers who have analyzed the Y chromosomes of more than 50 horses representing 21 breeds have found that the paternal lines of nearly all modern horses trace to stallions brought to Europe from the Orient over the last 700 years. The findings reveal the overwhelming influence of breeding schemes driven by strong selection on males. Source 3z.

Research Horse

Not surprising to me, that region has produced many of the finest riding animals in human history, and bloodlines are very carefully considered when breeding horses.