Also called Hinisin Kolu Kisasi Ati, the Hinis Horse is thought by some to be extinct, however it is believed to still exist in small numbers in Turkey. Their full name Hinisin Kolu Kisasi Ati actually means ‘the short front legs of the Hinis Horse’.
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A light breed of riding horse, the Hinis horse has been actively bred in Turkey for a century. Originally from the city of Hinis, from which it takes its name, the breed came from Arabian<\/a> animals brought into the area bred with local Anadolu<\/a> animals. <\/p>\n Appreciated for being agile and fast, with a high level of endurance and strong powers of recovery after a short rest. Once commonly used for cirit, they have been replaced with horses containing higher percentages of Arabian blood. They were once thought to be extinct, however a few pockets of them have been found. Today the breed is endangered and breeding is maintained by the Turkish government. <\/p>\n Average height 13.2 – 14.3 hands<\/p>\n Head should have Arabian tendencies with straight or slightly concave profile Generally bay<\/a>, but found in most solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n Energetic and dependable<\/p>\n Riding The domestic livestock resources of Turkey<\/a><\/p>\nFeatures<\/h3>\n
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\nWide set eyes
\nEars are small and upright
\nNeck is short and thick
\nChest is deep and wide
\nLegs are strong, front are shorter than the hind
\nHooves are hard and black
\nTail is high set<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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\nPack animal
\nLight agriculture<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
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