Origins
The Yili Horse was developed in the mountain basin grasslands of Yili-Kazakh Autonomous District in China. At the turn of the 20th century Russian immigrants brought stallions to the area to improve local Kazakh horses. Later in 1936 Don, Orlov Trotter & Anglo-Don animals were imported to further improve stock, however they didn’t achieve the desired results. By 1936 a suitable draft-riding type was achieved and careful interbreeding created the Yili Horse.
Features
Average height 14 hands
Physique
Head is light with a straight profile
Neck is average in length & slightly arched in studs
Back is short & strong
Chest is deep
Shoulder is sloped
Legs are clean & often hind legs are sickled
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Honest & true
Use
Riding horse
Light draft
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