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Today, the Kazakh horses are seen mostly in western Kazakhstan, where there are over 300,000.<ref name="okstate"/> The main use of the Kazakh is for riding,<ref name="Bongianni">{{cite book | last = Bongianni | first = Maurizio | title = Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies | publisher = Simon & Schuster, Inc. | year = 1988 | isbn = 0-671-66068-3 | page = [https://archive.org/details/lish00maur/page/164 164] | url-access = registration | url = https://archive.org/details/lish00maur/page/164 }}</ref> although they are also bred for [[horsemeat]].<ref name="okstate"/> |
Today, the Kazakh horses are seen mostly in western Kazakhstan, where there are over 300,000.<ref name="okstate"/> The main use of the Kazakh is for riding,<ref name="Bongianni">{{cite book | last = Bongianni | first = Maurizio | title = Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies | publisher = Simon & Schuster, Inc. | year = 1988 | isbn = 0-671-66068-3 | page = [https://archive.org/details/lish00maur/page/164 164] | url-access = registration | url = https://archive.org/details/lish00maur/page/164 }}</ref> although they are also bred for [[horsemeat]].<ref name="okstate"/> |
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| Other names | Kazakh |
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| Country of origin | Kazakhstan |
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| Distinguishing features | Easy keeper, great endurance and stamina |
The Kazakh Horse (Template:Lang-kk) is a horse breed of the Kazakh people, who live mainly in Kazakhstan, but also in parts of China, Mongolia, Russia and Uzbekistan. It is used mainly as a riding horse, and is known for its hardiness and stamina.[1]
Characteristics
The Kazakh horse averages 144 centimetres (14.0+1⁄2 hands; 56+1⁄2 in) for stallions and mares average 142 centimetres (14.0 hands; 56 in). They weigh between 400 and 500 kilograms (880 and 1,100 lb). The breed is criticized for a short stride and a jolting trot. However, they are also very hardy and able to cover long distances.[1]
The breed consists of two subtypes, the Adaev and the Dzhab or Jabe. The Dzhabe developed in the southern districts of Aktubinsk. They have a heavy head, thick, short neck, and deep chest. They have a straight back, strong legs and a well-muscled croup. They are usually bay, dark bay, chestnut or gray. The Adaevs are more refined with lighter heads, longer necks, and well-defined withers. Due to the primitive conditions in which they live, this strain is more susceptible to developing narrow chests and light bone structure.[1]
History
Horses in the region of Kazakhstan date to the 5th century B.C. Early influences on what today is the Kazakh horse include the Akhal-Teke, Arabian, Karabair, and Mongolian horse. Beginning in the 20th century, the breed had additional infusions of blood from the Russian Don, Orlov Trotter and the Thoroughbred.[1]
The Kazakh today resembles a more elegant version of the Mongolian horse. The breed is still bred by once-nomadic Kazakh tribesmen, although cross-breeding has somewhat diluted the traditional bloodlines.[2]
Uses
Today, the Kazakh horses are seen mostly in western Kazakhstan, where there are over 300,000.[1] The main use of the Kazakh is for riding,[3] although they are also bred for horsemeat.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Staff. "Kazakh". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
- ^ "The Sports of Presidents and the 'Sport of Kings'. Hellenic Resources Network. Referenced January 16, 2008.
- ^ Bongianni, Maurizio (1988). Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies. Simon & Schuster, Inc. p. 164. ISBN 0-671-66068-3.
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