Russian Don Horse

A Under saddle and harness horse, the Russian Don Horse, got it start in the Cossack Calvary. This was the most feared, but famous of cavalries and made up of tough and rugged horses. Originating in the Soviet Union by breeders close to the Volga and Don river, the horse was originally small. However, sometime in the 1800's, the Russian Don was bred with the breeds of Karabakh and Persian Arabs to create a more refined and much larger breed of horse.

Extremely hardy horses, they have the ability to withstand harsh weather, little foods stores, and still survive. The Russian Don Horse has expressive eyes, larger nostrils than average, and occasionally a hooked nose, but generally straight. They carry straight shoulders, muscular chest, long backs, and clean legs. They generally stand from 15.1 hands to 16 hands. You can find the Russian Don Horse in various colors such as gray, bay, and chestnut.

The Russian don horse carries a great deal of endurance and a mild, but even temperament. Used as both a saddle and harness horse, the Russian Don horse is quickly gaining popularity throughout the world.