The Russian Heavy Draft Horse is short and muscular in appearance, with a thick mane and tail and lightly feathered legs. The breed is distinguished by its short legs relative to its body length, a conformation that provides excellent traction, espec
In the 1980s the average measurements of the Russian Trotter were 160 cm (height at the withers), 162 cm (body length/barrel), 181 cm (chest circumference), 20 cm (cannon bone circumference). In appearance the Russian Trotter is similar to the Americ
Height : 14 - 15 hh.
Colours : Most solid colours.
Identifying Features : Narrow body, large head with light legs.
Height : 15 - 16 hh.
Colours : Mostly solid colours.
Identifying Features : Small head, arched back, wide nostrils, short strong body, slim clean legs, high tail carriage.
Height : 16 hh.
Colours : All solid colours.
Identifying Features : Large head, good shoulders, prominent withers, sloping hindquarters, good legs, good feet, long mane, long tail.
Height : 13.1 hh.
Colours : All colours.
Identifying Features : Small head, short neck, long narrow back, high set tail, thin legs, hard feet.
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