Origins
Also called Plevna & Pleveska, the Pleven is a half-bred horse that comes from Bulgaria. Development began in 1898 by crossing the best local animals with Arabian & Anglo-Arabian blood and later Gidran stallions were introduced. By 1951 there had become a fixed type and the breed was officially recognized.
Features
Average height 15.3 – 16 hands
Physique
Head has a straight profile
Neck is long & muscular
Chest is broad & deep
Shoulders are sloped
Legs are well shaped & muscular with broad joints
Hooves are hard & sound
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Calm & willing
Use
Sport horse
Riding horse
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