Pechora Horse
Country of Origin: Russia
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Intro
Also called the Pechorskaya, the Pechora comes from the regions around the polar circle and at the basin of the Pechora River in Russia.
Origins
Due to the extreme conditions in which they live, this breed has grown incredibly hardy and become indispensable to the people who inhabit the region. Their bloodlines come originally from horses of the Urals, Siberia & Estonia imported during the 16th century.
Features
Average height 13.3 – 14.2 hands
Physique
Head is thick
Shoulder is well slanted
Body is long
Legs are sturdy
Coat is dense in the winter
Traditional Colors
chestnut | grey | bay | black | buckskin
Use
Agriculture
Draft
Transportation
Riding horse
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