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Intro<\/h3>\n

Named for the region of Bessarabia where they are bred, the Bessarabian is a breed of heavy saddle horse which contributed to the old Transylvanian breed.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Eastern Europe has a historical great love of adaptable saddle horses and the Bessarabian was appreciated for its ability to look good while working hard. Bessarabia was a large region, encompassing today’s Moldova, Ukraine. Today the strain is considered extinct. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height at least 14.8 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Conformation would vary as there weren\u2019t controlled breeding programs.<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Intelligent and calm<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Harness
\nTransportation
\nRiding
\nWorkhorse<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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