Also called Budenny<\/em> and Budyonovsky<\/em>, the Budyonny is an incredibly adaptable and versatile animal bred to be an all-around saddle mount. This breed was developed in the Rostov region of the Soviet Union between 1921-1949 using Chernomor mares with Anglo-Don and Thoroughbred<\/a> stallions. The initial crossing was the brainchild of Marshal Budyonny, a hero of the Russian Revolution, who wanted to create a superior military horse.<\/p>\n The Budyonny is very adaptable, in the 1950’s an experimental group of horses were set free on islands in Manych Lake in the Rostov district to see how well they would fare. The population grew and the animals retained the chestnut color reminiscent of their Don<\/a> blood. These herds were allowed to live feral as they proved that the breed was tough enough to survive the natural selection process.<\/p>\n Average height 15.1 – 17 hands<\/p>\n Head is well-proportioned with a straight profile Usually chestnut<\/a>, sometimes with a metallic sheen<\/a> Good-tempered and energetic Riding horse
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\nBack is short and straight
\nLegs are fine, long and straight<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
\nCan also be found in bay<\/a>, brown<\/a> and black<\/a><\/p>\nTemperament<\/h3>\n
\nIntelligent and easily broken<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nCarriage horse
\nShow horse
\nCompetition horse
\nSporting horse<\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n