Chinese Mongolian
The Chinese Mongolian is a breed of horse, corresponding to the population of Mongolian horses that remained in China after Mongolia's independence in 1910. Possibly descended from Przewalski's horse, it has been domesticated since ancient times.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Classification | Mongolian horse breed in China |
| Wikidata id | Q21658892 |
The Chinese Mongolian is a breed of horse, corresponding to the population of Mongolian horses that remained in China after Mongolia's independence in 1910. Possibly descended from Przewalski's horse, it has been domesticated since ancient times. As of 1982, Chinese Mongolian horses comprised about one-third of all horses in China. However, their numbers have declined sharply in recent decades, largely due to the rise of mechanized transport and changing lifestyles.
It originates in People's Republic of China. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q21658892.
Sources: Wikidata (Q21658892) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)