{"id":9639,"date":"2025-08-13T01:29:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T01:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=9639"},"modified":"2025-08-13T01:29:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T01:29:15","slug":"donskoi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/donskoi","title":{"rendered":"Donskoi Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

There is a bit of controversy surrounding the Donskoi, as some call them an old type of Don horse<\/a> and others call them a strain of Don. Either way the Donskoi is now considered extinct (whether it was absorbed into the Don or not).
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Origins<\/h3>\n

This breed is said to be incredibly versatile and used by the Cossacks, related to Caucasus and Steppe Horses. Both original groups are hardy animals well suited for harsh weather, difficult geography and poor fodder. In addition their feet were so hard, they didn’t require shoes, even under heavy cavalry loads. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15 \u2013 16 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is light with a straight profile
\nNeck is medium in length
\nBack is straight and flat
\nHooves are incredibly hard<\/p>\n

Traditional colors<\/h3>\n

Most solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Sober and brave<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Pack animal
\nTransportation
\nCattle work
\nCavalry
\nSport<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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