Orlov Trotter

A breed developed between 1775 and 1784, the Orlov Trotter was dveloped by A.G. Orlov at Khrenov stud.  The breed came from crossing Arabian horses with Mecklenburg, Dutch and Danish harness breeds.  Evolution under the natural conditions that are characteristic of Russia, including flood plains and stables means that Orlov trotter is a breed that is adaptable to many conditions.

Orlov Trotter's are used as draught horses, for utility horses and as a pleasure or competition horse.  When used in breeding, the Orlov Trotter is used as the principal improver of smaller, native horses of the former Soviet Union.

Orlov Trotter has a well proportioned head with a long neck and muscular back.  Their measurement is about 162 cm at the withers and a body length of 164 cm.  Orlov Trotter colors are grey, chestnut, black or bay.

The Orlov breed is extremely fertile and the breed has a long life span.