The West Black Sea Rahvan Horse (or Rahvan for short) comes from Turkey and has been bred there for at least 800 years. Rahvan is the Turkish word used to describe their quick, lateral walking gait.
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The Rahvan breed has been bred specifically to carry this gait at high speeds for racing and is fast at all gaits. Their original bloodlines are thought to come from a cross between the Anadolu<\/a> and the Canik<\/a> blood (both gaited breeds).<\/p>\n Like many gaited animals, the Rahvan is able to cover vast distances without expending the energy that a regularly gaited horse does. They also carry their head and tail high when traveling at this gait, reminiscent of Icelandic<\/a> animals. <\/p>\n Average height 13.7 hands<\/p>\n Head is handsome All common colors<\/a><\/p>\n Racing<\/p>\n The domestic livestock resources of Turkey<\/a><\/p>\nFeatures<\/h3>\n
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\nNeck is thick and muscular
\nBack is short
\nChest is wide and deep
\nLegs are strong
\nHooves are incredibly tough<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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