Bashkir horse

Name: Bashkir horse
Origin: Russia
Height: 130 - 140 cm
Color: bay, red, palomino
Category: Pony

History of the Bashkir horse breed

A very old breed that originates from the Ural region and probably has the blood of the original steppe horses in it. These ponies have perfectly adapted to the inhospitable landscape and are thus very hardy. For the natives, Bashkir mares are the source of a large amount of horse milk, which is fermented and is the basis for a popular drink called kumys.

Body structure of the Bashkir horse breed

The head is heavy with a straight profile, the eyes are lively, the ears are small. The neck is muscular, the back is longer, the back is bent with the tail set low. The limbs are short and strong, the hooves very hard. Colors can only be bay, brindle and palomino. It measures 130 - 140 cm at the withers.

Use of the Bashkir horse breed

The Bashkir horse is a utility breed bred for milk and meat. As a riding pony, it is hardy, strong and easy to handle

The nature of the Bashkir horse breed

Ponies are calm with a friendly nature, mares tolerate longer separations from foals. In principle, these horses are very hardy, undemanding and tolerate extreme cold well.