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Budyonny Horse

Purpose:

The Budyonny is a breed of horse from Russia developed for use as military horses. NowadaysBudyonny is used as a universal competition horse: in dressage, showjumping, three-day eventing, endurance. They are also used as light carriage horses. The breed is fast, agile, enduring, which allows them to be used for many different events.

Characteristics:

Budyonny stallions stand on average 165 cm, mares – 163 cm. The coat is generally chestnut with a golden sheen, they may also be bay, gray or black. They have a well-proportioned head with a straight profile, a long neck, pronounced withers, sloping shoulders, a wide, deep chest, a long, straight back, and a slightly sloping croup. Their legs are long and strong with good joints and well-formed hooves. The modern horse has a strong build, good bone, and is quite similar to the Thoroughbred.
The most widespread lines ofBudyonny horses today: Beskarny, Sagara, Rubilnik, Codex, Chimkent, Nabat, Effect.

Breeding area:

The climate of the central Russia is the most suitable for breedingBudyonnyhorses. The largest studs are concentrated in the Rostov region.