Adaev
Intro
The Adaev comes from the Caspian Depression and is found within the Kazakh breed which dates back to the 5th century B.C.
Origins
A riding type horse bred for a range of uses, the Adaev is very rare. In the 1980’s the breed was revived due to increased interest in preserving the bloodlines. This led to dilution of the Kazakh blood with a mix of Don, Thoroughbred and Orlov Trotter blood to refine the animal and make them better riding animals.
The resulting animal was lighter in stature and not as well suited for the harsh environment as other Kazakh horses.
There are three types of this breed
1. Massive
2. Medium
3. Light
Features
Average height 13 – 14.1 hands
Massive
The most important type and the most aggressively bred.
Well-proportioned with a massive frame
Medium & Light
Specifically saddle horses with easy gaits and noble appearance
Often influenced by Alkal-Teke blood
Physique
Massive
Large clean head, often Roman-nosed
High set, medium-length neck
Legs clean with well defined joints
Medium & Light
Light head with long neck
Well-defined withers and straight back
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Bred to be a working saddle horse
Retains influence of high energy bloodlines
Use
Herding animals
Riding Horses
Work horses
Meat production
Production of mares milk for koumiss