Intro
Named for the region of Bessarabia where they are bred, the Bessarabian is a breed of heavy saddle horse which contributed to the old Transylvanian breed.
Origins
Eastern Europe has a historical great love of adaptable saddle horses and the Bessarabian was appreciated for its ability to look good while working hard. Bessarabia was a large region, encompassing today’s Moldova, Ukraine. Today the strain is considered extinct.
Features
Average height at least 14.8 hands
Physique
Conformation would vary as there weren’t controlled breeding programs.
Traditional Colors
Solid colors
Temperament
Intelligent and calm
Use
Harness
Transportation
Riding
Workhorse
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