Sanhe

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Basic Info

Sanhe horses are compact and muscular. The Sanhe are usually either chestnut or bay, other colors are rare. The horses are generally well made with a sloping shoulder and the strong joints, muscling and hard hooves typical of the Chinese breeds

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Behavior

The Sanhe is used for racing, saddle and harness work.

Origin

Japan

History

The Sanhe is found in the northeast of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and is used mainly for riding and carting. Sanhe means three rivers in Chinese which is descriptive of the basin forming this region in China. It has some of the best grassland found in China. The Sanhe breed is considered the most developed of the Chinese horse breeds. About 1000AD, during the Liao dynasty, the region was known for the quality of its horses, some of which were sent to the emperors by nomadic tribes. 700 years later during the Qing dynasty the Soulun breed was bred in this area. The Soulun were famous for their appearance and performance under a saddle. These horses were used as cavalry horses against invaders.

Common Foods

grass