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Kiyoko - Autumnoak Farm 🍁 [Main/BFH]
April 6th, 2025 1:09:52am
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Cherry Blossom season is here, and I've noticed that HP currently lacks ANY living breed of Japanese Horses. So, we should totally fix that! :D



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The Kiso Horse (also called the Kisouma) is one of the eight indigenous breeds of Japan, with seven out of eight of those breeds being on the brink of extinction. The Kiso horse is no exception, with less then 140 members of the breed left as of 2023. The breed is the only one that comes from the main island of Japan, and originated in the Kiso Valley.



Historically the breed was used as farming and pack horses, but were also very well prized by Samurai as they are amongst the larger of the Japanese breeds and having a smooth gait which allowed for mounted archery and combat.



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The Kiso horse stands at 12.2 to 13 hands high, and the breed is known for commonly having a dorsal stripe. The Kiso currently has coat colors of bay, seal brown, chestnut, dun and buckskin in the few living horses left. However there is ample proof that the breed came in black, grey, and palomino as well prior to 1960.



Today the breed is maintained by a conservation group, and are used for tourism, therapy, mounted archery and historical re-enactments from the era of the Samurai.



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There is also a nice little Youtube video on the Kiso horse by DiscoverTheHorse, showing the Kiso in action, including mounted archery!


Riding the Kiso Horse in Japan!



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So yeah! Let's celebrate the cherry blossom season and spring and bring back this historically awesome little horse!



1. Kiyoko

2. Swirly

3. Naima



Also I was doing a lot of research on Japanese breeds recently. Maybe some day when I'm bored I should make a little educational post about all the breeds, because the history of the horse in Japan is fascinating.




 


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Kiyoko - Autumnoak Farm 🍁 [Main/BFH]
April 6th, 2025 1:10:46am
112 Posts

*bumps*




 

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swirly ; original/main
April 6th, 2025 2:54:29am
487 Posts

Me!!




 

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Naima {Ω†ΨΉΩŠΩ…Ψ©} ✝️🎨 and her Phenomenal Paints
April 6th, 2025 5:48:06am
2,415 Posts

These guys are adorable!!!


I'd do it (even though I need another breed like a shot in the foot haha)




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Kiyoko - Autumnoak Farm 🍁 [Main/BFH]
April 6th, 2025 10:13:00am
112 Posts

woot! We got 3 already so I'll go send off the request! :D




 

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Administrator Original KoniBob ᴡᡐ α΄Ώα΅‰α΅ƒα΅ˆΚΈ~ |🌈| πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈβ–²πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ| Why are people
April 6th, 2025 5:16:57pm
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Added!Β 


Please note: As of January 2025, all breeds getting added are on a 3-month 'probation' period. During this period, I will check on each committed breeder to ensure they are actively breeding the added breed. If it is noticed that the committed breeders are no longer actively training/breeding, the breed will be removed and unable to be re-added for another 6 months.Β 


We have noticed a huge spike lately in players who request a breed to be added to the game, or sign up to help get a breed added and then do not follow through in breeding/training them past the first few weeks of being on the game. Any player noticed committing to breeds regularly and then not continuing with the breed will be noted, and after enough instances, will no longer be counted in the total number of committed breeders. If we see this continuing, we will change the requirements for getting breeds added to ensure breeds are active in the game.Β Β 


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Naima {Ω†ΨΉΩŠΩ…Ψ©} ✝️🎨 and her Phenomenal Paints
April 6th, 2025 6:02:41pm
2,415 Posts

Just purchased mine!




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πŸ¦† Lakra 2 - (Ali-Mooses)
April 7th, 2025 1:02:33am
536 Posts

when an breed is added and i see it. if i am on i try to snag the 1st pairs for the person who asked. if they dont want them i go down the list of others who want to breed or agreed too. well i was kinda late to the party and i have some that wasnt the first ones after being added (or readded) so if someone who has agreed on this form wants them come get them i have them on privte bid




 

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swirly ; retirement + kiso horses!
April 8th, 2025 5:58:49am
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just so the other kiso breeders know, i'm starting them here :)




 

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Kiyoko - Teablossom Temple 🌸 [Kiso Horse]
April 8th, 2025 7:31:14pm
1 Posts

You guys are awesome!

I want to embassy this breed once I hit the generational requirements, so I am offering some breeding incentives! I will be making 2 private shows starting next week for Kiso breeders to enter in for just $1 entry fee! If it's popular I may add more shows and jeep it going even after Embassy-ship!

I will also be offering everyone who is training 2 or more Kiso's between now and July 1, two of my custom colored horse images of their choosing!




 

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April 11th, 2025 1:42:30pm
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I don't have any room for them but they are super cute, fat and fluffy I love them < 3




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Naima {Ω†ΨΉΩŠΩ…Ψ©} ✝️🎨 and her Phenomenal Paints
April 11th, 2025 2:19:45pm
2,415 Posts

I'm breeding mine here:


https://horsephenomena.com/home.php?id=51072




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