Intro
The the Bohai or Buohai is native to the Northeastern part of the Shandong Province near the Buohai Sea and the Yellow River.
Origins
The horses in this area have been there for at least 2700 years and are originally of Mongolian origin. In 1962 the government established a cross-breeding program designed to improve the local stock. Attempts with riding horses were unsuccessful and created animals too light for heavy agricultural work. Later Ardennes and Soviet Heavy Draft blood was introduced and the resulting animals was classified as the Buohai breed in China.
In 1974 a breed association was formed and the first animals were registered as pureblood under the Buohai name. There is high variety in type due to the addition of various bloodlines, however the association is attempting to correct this and generate a type specific to this breed.
There are also breeding programs attempting to use the Bouhai as a base for a warmblood type, crossing them with German warmblood animals. Hoping to develop one of the first warmblood types in the country.
Features
Average height 14.3 – 15 hands
Can survive under poor conditions
Physique
Head is clean-cut with a straight profile
Neck is medium in length and well-connected
Chest is deep
Back is flat
Legs are dry with well-defined joints
Hooves are strong and solid
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Willing and able
Use
Transportation
Riding horse
Pack animal