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Native to the unforgiving climate in the steppe regions south of the Ural Mountains, the Bashkirskaya or Bashkir horse is by nature an incredibly tough animal. Enduring long cold winters and short hot summers.
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Russia Category
Baikal Horse
Intro
The Baikal is a small horse from the region of Lake Baikal that borders with Mongolia. The Baikal is not a breed in itself, more of a type, used for all needs of the region. They have been a part of the area for as long as people can remember.
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Astrakhan Horse
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Also called Kalmykskaya & Kalmyk, the Astrakhan is a member of the Mongolian equine group, they are bred in the territory along the Volga & Ural rivers. Sadly, this breed is in danger of becoming extinct. They look similar to the Kirgiz horse, but tend to be coarser with longer legs.
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Anglo-Karachai Horse
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This breed is a type of Kabarda horse that is bred specifically in the Karachai or Karachay republic. These animals tend to be of the most robust type of Kabarda and split off as their own breed during the 1960’s upon the introduction of Thoroughbred blood.
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Anglo-Kabarda Horse
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The Anglo-Kabarda is a cross between Thoroughbred and Kabarda bloodlines. To be registered they must possess no less than 25% and no more than 75% Thoroughbred blood.
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Amur Horse
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The Amur is a light horse breed from Siberia of the early 19th century that is sadly now extinct.
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Altai Horse
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One of most ancient breeds of Siberia, the Oirot, Altaiskaya or Altai has been shaped in large part by the harsh mountainous climate of their native land. This breed has had a close relationship with the tribesman of the region for centuries.
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Akhal-Teke Horse
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Known for their greyhound-like appearance and coats that often gleam with a metallic shimmer, the Akhal-Teke horse is one of the easiest breeds to recognize by sight. They are quite simply built for speed and stamina in hot weather.
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