Tarpan Collection

Tarpan: small European wild horse, dun-coloured with dark mane and tail. 1830
539894 Tarpan: small European wild horse, dun-coloured with dark mane and tail. 1830 (engraving from William Jardine Naturalist's Library series)

Tarpan / Freeman
The wild horse of Tartary - depicted here in its winter coat Date: circa 1860

Tarpan, 1830. Artist: William Home Lizars
Tarpan, 1830. The Tarpan was a small European wild horse, dun-coloured with a dark mane and tail. Small herds survived in remote parts of central Europe, but became extinct in the early 20th century

Tarpan, 1884. The tarpan was a breed of small prehistoric wild horses which died out in the late 1800s. A modern genetic creation was made in the 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan ancestry

Tarpan, 1850. The tarpan was a breed of small prehistoric wild horses which died out in the late 1800s. A modern genetic creation was made in the 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan ancestry

Herd of Tarpan, 1893
Herd of tarpan, 1893. The tarpan was a breed of small prehistoric wild horses which died out in the late 1800s. A modern genetic creation was made in the 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, The Mongolian Tarpan, a horse native to Russia. Date: 1933

Tarpan (Equus ferus ferus)
The tarpan (Equus ferus ferus), also known as Eurasian wild horse

Horses and deer from the Caves at Altamira, c. 15000 BC (cave painting)
XTD75493 Horses and deer from the Caves at Altamira, c.15000 BC (cave painting) by Prehistoric; Altamira, Spain; out of copyright

Young Konik (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), foal, portrait, wild horse, Tarpan re-breeding project

Konik (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), stallion, portrait, wild horse, Tarpan re-breeding project

Konik horses (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), foal, mare and stallion, tarpan or wild horse, backbreeding

Konik horse (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), foal, tarpan or wild horse, backbreeding

Male konik horse (Equus przewalskii f. caballus), stallion, Tarpan back breeding

Horse, Konik, two adults, used as habitat management on coastal marshland, Holme Dunes Reserve, Holme-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, January

Tarpan: small European wild horse, dun-coloured with dark mane and tail. Small herds survived in remote parts of central Europe, but became extinct in the early 20th century

Herd of Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern genetic creation made in 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan ancestry. Wood engraving 1893

Tarpan, prehistoric wild horse of which died out in the late 1800s. Modern genetic creation made in 1930s using breeds of pony with Tarpan ancestry. Wood engraving 1884

Horse, Konik, adult, close-up of head, Lascaux, Dordogne, France, November

Konik Horse, gelding, standing on snow in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, gelding, standing on snow in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, mare, standing in snow at gate of reserve entrance, used as habitat management in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, mare, standing in snow at edge of fen meadow, used as habitat management in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, geldings, close-up of nose, in snow covered river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, geldings, close-up of nose, in snow covered river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, geldings, standing beside frozen scape in snow covered river valley habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, geldings, grazing on rushes, in snow covered river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, geldings, grazing on rushes, in snow covered river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, mare, close-up of dorsal stripe, used as habitat management in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

View of wetland habitat with cut area, Konik Horse (Equus caballus gemelli) and Domestic Water Buffalo (Bubalis bubalis) used in conservation grazing project, Rye Meads RSPB Reserve, Hoddesdon

Konik Horse, gelding, grazing on rushes, in snow covered river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, gelding, grazing on rushes, in snow covered river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, mare, close-up of head, in snow at edge of fen meadow, used as habitat management in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse (Equus caballus gemelli) adult, walking in mud amongst mare's-tail on marsh, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Konik Horse, gelding, close-up of dorsal stripe, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, gelding, close-up of dorsal stripe, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse (Equus caballus gemelli) two adults, grazing at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse (Equus caballus gemelli) two adults, grazing at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Konik Horse (Equus caballus gemelli) two adults, mutual grooming, close-up of heads, Suffolk, England, april

Konik Horse (Equus caballus gemelli) adult, feeding at waters edge in wetland, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse, gelding, standing on snow in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Konik Horse, gelding, standing on snow in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Konik Horse (Equus caballus) stallions, fighting for mares during breeding season, on wetland reserve, Oostvaardersplassen, Netherlands

Konik Horse, adult, close-up of head, in snow, Ham Fen Nature Reserve, Kent, England, winter

Konik Horse, immatures, close-up of heads, in snow, Ham Fen Nature Reserve, Kent, England, winter

Tarpan / Unknown Source
The native horse of Tartary

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The Tarpan, also known as the Freeman, is a fascinating and enigmatic creature that has captured the attention of artists and researchers throughout history. Dating back to 1830, artist William Home Lizars beautifully depicted this majestic animal in his artwork. Fast forward to 1884, another portrayal of the Tarpan emerged, showcasing its unique features and captivating presence. In 1850, an illustration of the Tarpan was created by Cecil Aldin, highlighting its Mongolian origins. This depiction further fueled curiosity about this wild horse species. The Tarpan (Equus ferus ferus) holds a significant place in our history; cave paintings from around 15000 BC depict horses and deer resembling these magnificent creatures. Today, efforts are being made to revive the spirit of the Tarpan through re-breeding projects. Young Konik foals steal hearts with their innocent charm while portraits of stallions exude strength and grace. These Konik horses (Equus przewalskii f. Caballus) represent a continuation of the Tarpan lineage. Witnessing these beautiful animals roam freely evokes a sense of wonderment as we connect with nature's untamed beauty. As we delve into their past and work towards preserving their legacy for future generations, let us cherish every glimpse we get into the world of these incredible creatures - whether it be through ancient art or modern conservation efforts.