Intro
Also called the Tersky & Terskaya the Tersk is a relatively new breed developed in Russia in the early 20th century.
Origins
Created in the northern Caucasus by a team of horse breeders & vets, the foundation stock included Stretlets, Tsilindr, Tsenitel, Arabian & Arabian-Don crosses. The idea was to breed a robust Arabian type riding horse that was better suited to local conditions. There are 3 recognized types within the breed, basic (or regional), eastern & heavy.
Features
Average height 14.3 – 15.1 hands
Physique
Head is light with a straight profile
Neck is medium in length
Back is flat & wide
Chest is deep & wide
Shoulders are long & sloped
Legs are well set
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Energetic yet kind
Easy to train
Use
Riding horse
Endurance mount
Show horse
Eventing horse