Anglo-Kabarda

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Alternative Name

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Basic Info

Larger than the Kadarbin but smaller than the Thoroughbred, Anglo-Kadarbas are a medium-sized horse. The basic type is well muscled and lean, with a well-shaped head. The oriental type shows the influence of mixing with oriental breeds and has clean legs, smaller heads, and expressive eyes.

Health

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Habitat

Northern Caucasus

Behavior

The Anglo-Kadarba is capable of navigating difficult mountain terrain. It has retained the size and speed of the Thoroughbred and the endurance and adaptability common to the Kadarba. While they are not particularly speedy racing horses, they are fairly quick. They have high action, and even and rhythmical walk, and a light and smooth trot and canter. They are best known, however, for their endurance. They are often used as cavalry mounts in armies and in endurance trail-riding competitions. They are also used as saddle-mounts on the farms in the Caucasus. The basic type of Anglo-Kadarba is the mountain riding horse. There are also oriental types and massive types. Anglo-Kadarbas are kept in herds. If stolen are lost, they can find their herd easily. The mares are very fertile and foal well into old age. They are very protective of their young. Likewise, Anglo-Kadarba stallions can produce until they are in their 20s. The sires are very protective of their mares and even the keepers approach them with caution. The herds migrate into the Alpine meadows in the spring. In August and September, they return home where the stallions are once again separated from the mares. The winters are either spent out or inside enclosures, grazing and given some hay.

Origin

Russia

History

The Anglo-Kabarda originated in the northern regions of Caucasus in Russia. The Anglo-Kabarda is a cross of Kabarda mares with Thoroughbred stallions. The Stallions that were of greatest importance to the breed were Lestorik, Lukki and Lok-Sen. The Anglo-Kabarda consists of 25 to 75 percent of Thoroughbred. These horses are well adapted to the climate of Caucasus. The Anglo-Kabarda is bigger and faster than the Kabarda and the conformation is more like the Thoroughbred. These horses are able to traverse the difficult mountain terrain proficiently and thrive in pastures year round. The Anglo-Kabarda is used as riding mounts on farms in the northern Caucasus and they also compete at national and Olympic events. Also known as:Anglo-Kabardinskaya porodnaya gruppa

Common Foods

grass