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User Login Email: Password:    » Forgot Password?  » New Member Sign Up Visitors Online: Today's Visits: Yesterday's Visits: Horses Menu Home Horses For Sale Welcome to Russian Saddle Horse ! You are here: Terrific-Horses.com > Horse Breeds > Russian Saddle Horse Book Search: Russian Saddle Horse Description The Russian Saddle Horse originated from the former Soviet Union. This breed was developed with the base stock of the Orlov-Rostopchin, which is nearly extinct. These few horses along with halfbred and Anglo-Arab mares and mares of other breeds came to the Derkul stud in 1933 and were suppressively crossbred and selectively bred for appearance and type. This breed was given the name of Russian Saddle Horse after the Revolution. By the end of the 1930s the only comparable breed was the Arabian. All the horses at the stud were destroyed during the Second World War. The only surviving horses were at the Moscow agricultural show. These remaining horses and a small number of Orlov-Rostopchin were crossbred with Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Akhal-Teke. The breed that was created after eight years of work was called the Ukrainian Riding Horse. The Russian Saddle Horse stands on average 15.1 to 16.1 hh. The Russian Saddle Horse has an elegant appearance with charm and leanness. The breed has great temperament and workability. Today the Russian Saddle Horse is virtually extinct. Efforts are being made to reestablish the Russian Saddle Horse by using the Ukrainian Riding Horse, Trakehner, Anglo-Trakehner, Arabo-Trakehner, Akhal-Teke, Orlov Trotters, and Thoroughbreds. Google Ads

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