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\nA number of different breeds were used to create the Russian Riding & Count Orlov strictly controlled breeding to utilize the best of each animal. Local climate was taken into consideration as animals must be able to withstand winter conditions. <\/p>\n
This riding horse quickly grew in popularity and spread throughout Russia, by the middle of the 19th century almost half of the stallions used for breeding were of saddle type. By the end of the 19th century these bloodlines were being used to create military saddle horses. <\/p>\n
The first World War almost destroyed the breed & in 1931 a small herd was collected (less than 10 animals) and moved to safety. During the second World War the entire stud was destroyed and the few survivors were at an agricultural show in Moscow. <\/p>\n
Intense breeding programs were established in an attempt to revive the breed, unfortunately there was very little pure blood to go around. A few animals were located and Akhal-Teke<\/a> blood was added in controlled amounts. It took 8 years, but the breed was revived, although in very small numbers. Today some of their original blood also flows through the veins of the Ukrainian Riding Horse. <\/p>\n Average height 15.2 – 16 hands <\/p>\n Head is lovely with a straight or slightly concave profile black<\/a> | bay<\/a> | brown<\/a><\/p>\n Good tempered Riding horseFeatures<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are large & expressive
\nNeck is long and arched
\nBack is long & muscular
\nLegs are strong, clean and well placed
\nHooves are dark & strong <\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nEasy to train & versatile<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nMilitary
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