Vyatka

A North Russian Pony breed, the Vyatka development was influenced by the natural conditions of their environment.  Vyatka have good draft abilities and are fast anumals with strong endurance qualities. In early 19th century, the Vyatka was known as the best troika horse in Russia.

Vyatka horses have a wide forehead and a clean-cut head and a short neck. The breed has average withers and a broad back that sometimes dips slightly at the withers.  Most are chestnut or bay colored and have a black stripe along their spines.  A medium sized horse, Vyatka's have an average height of 140 cm and a body length of 150 cm.

Thanks to the development of transportation and industry, the number of Vyatka horses has been on the decline.  The breed is rare and is in need of protection.