This Monday our rare breed is from Kazakhstan & is found within the Kazakh breed which dates back to the 5th century BC. The Adaev is a riding type horse that was bred to be adaptable for a wide range of uses.
Nature Knows Best
A pureblooded Adaev is a very rare thing these days. The breed is ancient & has been shaped by local geographical conditions in the Caspian Depression. During the 1980’s the breed was revived due to increased interest in preserving their bloodlines. Although intentions were good, this led to dilution of the Kazakh blood with a mix of Don, Thoroughbred & Orlov Trotter bloodlines. This was in an attempt to refine the animal & make them better for riding.
This bloodline dilution may have created a lighter, more handsome animal, they were not nearly as well suited for their harsh environment as other Kazakh variants.
Adaev Types
1. Massive – Considered the purest & most important type. They are also the most aggressively bred. Well-proportioned with a massive frame.
2. Medium – These animals have Don or Trotter influence & are smaller, but still robust riding horses.
3. Light – Specifically saddle horses with easy gaits & noble appearance. Often influenced by feather-light Alkal-Teke blood.
Learning More
Be sure to check out our own Adaev page – we couldn’t find any official sites for this breed (in English anyway).
Have Pictures?
As of now we have no images of the Adaev for our informative page on them. If you have images (or information about the breed – including an official website) you’d be interested in sharing, please get in touch today.