Kazakh

Influenced by a number of breeds, including the Mongolian, Arabian, Karabair and Akhal-Teke, the Kazakh horses were improved in the 20th century by Thoroughbred and Orlov Trotter.

Kazakh horses are typically kept in the pasture aroudn the year, with most in western Kazakhstan. 

The average height of Kazakh horses are 144 cm at the withers, which makes them a fairly small horse.  The horses are used for milk and meat as they fatten quickly and some mares yield as much as 20 kg of milk with hand-milking.

Kazakh horses are not known for their performance- they have short strides that are jolting and unstrong.  However, the breed is hardy.