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American Bashkir Curly

The American Bashkir Curly or North American Curly Horse is a North American breed of horse, characterized by an unusual curly coat of hair. It derives from American horses of Iberian origin, in which curly-coated individuals occasionally occur; it is unrelated to Asian horses such as the Bashkir and Lokai, which may also be curly-coated.

Breed facts

TypeHorse breed
OriginUnited States
Classificationhorse breed
Wikidata idQ463463

The American Bashkir Curly or North American Curly Horse is a North American breed of horse, characterized by an unusual curly coat of hair. It derives from American horses of Iberian origin, in which curly-coated individuals occasionally occur; it is unrelated to Asian horses such as the Bashkir and Lokai, which may also be curly-coated. The American Bashkir Curly has been extensively cross-bred with horses of other breeds, and varies widely in size and conformation; it may be of any color.

It originates in United States. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q463463.

Sources: Wikidata (Q463463) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)