Kandachime Horse

Equus caballus

Kandachime are large horses grazed year-round in the Shiriya district of Higashidori on Aomori Prefecture's Shimokita Peninsula. They descend from Tanabu horses of Nambu ancestry crossed with imported breeds, including Breton horses, and are hardy in cold conditions. Formerly used for farming and hauling, they and their habitat were designated a prefectural Natural Monument in 2002.

Scientific name: Equus caballus
Group: Mammals（Native breed）
Prefectures: Aomori
日本語: 寒立馬
简体中文: 寒立马

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Natural Monuments related to the Kandachime Horse

Prefectural Natural Monument

MammalsNative breed

Kandachime Horses and Their Habitat

Equus caballus

Aomori

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Kandachime Horse is protected as a Natural Monument (0 national and 1 prefectural designations). Each designated site is listed under "Natural Monuments related to the Kandachime Horse" on this page.

The Kandachime Horse is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Aomori.