Kushum

Developed in Kazakhstan between 1931 and 1976 at the Pytimarsk and Furman studs, the Kushum breed was developed from a trotter, Don, Kasakh, Budyonny and Thoroughbred breeding. The Kushum has a high adaptability to conditions, and is suitable for milk and meat production.  The horses are built similar to a saddle-harness horse, with a large head and pronounced withers.  They are versatile and perform well in high endurance tests.

In taboon management, Kushum horses show sound health and fertility with about 83 foals per 100 mares surviving to at least one year of age.

There are three types within the Kushum breed, a basic, a heavily muscled and a saddler.