horse breed developed united_states extinct developed united_states 18th century associated closely state rhode_island extinct late 19th century developed mix english spanish breeds exact cross unknown known owned famous day including george_washington sales caribbean cross breeding diminished breed point extinction known died possibly horse true pacing breed known sure breed good looking racing general riding frequently crossed breeds provided foundation american breeds including history highly valued plantation owners 19th century major influence american breeds breed especially associated state rhode_island early 18th century extinct late 19th century known breed horse developed america exact origins breed unknown probably developed cross english horses spanish breeds spanish breeds included included lateral horses developed cross known sure poor terrain english horses contributed members breed possible ancestor pony early 18th century lieutenant governor rhode_island began development breed stallion named old speculated considered father breed george_washington owned raced asked american friend pair paul possibly rode ride warn americans british march extinction mainly breed sold large numbers west_indies breeding stock severely diminished united_states horses left create improve breeds pure strain soon extinct north_carolina noted breeders breeding stock having brought area early early pioneers known mare died characteristics exclusively pacing horse strong evidence indicates exhibited beat intermediate speed pace beat intermediate speed comfortable ride pace known qualities riding driving horses averaged hands inches tall generally chestnut color cooper described handsome head clean neck long arms legs thin tapered source stated narrow little said spirited carry head tail high remarkable speed horses difficult viewers breed rarely called stylish good looking considered easy work sure uses breed pacing races rhode_island baptist population allowed races greater reportedly covered mile tracks little minutes played significant role creation tennessee walking horse breed combined french create canadian breed especially suited racing ice contributed substantially creation early 19th century bred fledgling morgan breed morgan breed selected intermediate horses crosses sold canada caribbean south_america remain morgan breed breeds indirectly influenced include breed started kentucky tiger horse breed
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