Orlov Trotter

Intro

The Orlov Trotter was developed by Count Orlov after receiving a gifted Arabian stallion from a Turkish admiral.

Origins

This stallion was put to a Friesian mare and the result was the flagship stud for the breed, Bars I (born in 1784). Over the years, the number of pure animals and cross breeding fluctuated, depending on the market. This caused their pure numbers to dwindle. In the late 19th and early 20th century, an uncontrolled influx of American Saddlebred caused numbers to drop even further and it became necessary to protect the breed.

There are four types within the breed, each developed in different regions, Dubrovski, Novotomnikov, Khrenov and Perm.

Dubrovski – Smaller in stature with a somewhat more primitive build.

Novotomnikov – Clean build with Arabian-type features.

Khrenov – The most popular and generally considered the standard type.

Perm – The largest and most robust with a coarser carriage horse build.

Features

Average height 15.1 – 17 hands

Physique

Head is well proportioned and clean
Neck is long, muscular and often high set
Back is long and flat
Chest is wide and medium in depth
Legs are well set with good (although sometimes coarse) joints

Traditional Colors

chestnut | grey | bay | black

Use

Racing (trotting)
Riding horse
Light draft

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