white patterns<\/a>.
\n<\/p>\nOrigins<\/h3>\n
This breed comes from the steppes originally and started with a foundation of Mongolian animals crossed with harness horses imported by Russians during development of the Transbaikal. Breeding was not centralized until the 20th century when they were intensively crossbred. This resulted in a dilution of their bloodlines and they came close to extinction in several regions. <\/p>\n
Notable for their coat, which can grow curly, there has been a renewed effort to preserve their important genetics. In 2018 the Russian Horse Breeding Institute began a collaboration with Texas A&M University. Both countries working together to understand the genetics of curly horse populations. It was determined that that Zabaikalsky Horses did not posses the known Cook mutation which cause curly coats in American animals. <\/p>\n
Within the Zabaikalsky breed there are seven living strains, the four most numerous are Argali, Kagor, Chetky and Premiere. Of these three, the Argali is the most populous, Chetky is the next most populous and this line is the one that possesses the curly gene. The Premier strain is third, distinguished by their long body and taller height. Kagor is the last most populous, a smaller more compact animal with good conformation. The Kagor is generally dun, often with primitive markings. <\/p>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
Average height 13.5-14 hands<\/p>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
Head is large
\nNeck is short and thick
\nWithers are low and muscular
\nChest is deep
\nBack is straight
\nCroup is sloped
\nLegs are straight, sometimes with calf knees<\/p>\n
Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n
All colors<\/a><\/p>\nTemperament<\/h3>\n
Calm and intelligent<\/p>\n
Use<\/h3>\n
Riding
\nTransportation<\/p>\n
Video<\/h3>\n