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Karelian horse

The Karelian is a pony native to Karelia, a region of northern Europe between the Gulf of Finland and the White Sea. About 1.40 m tall, with a large head and angular physique, this pony belongs to the North Russian equine group.

Breed facts

TypeHorse breed
OriginRussia and Finland
Recognised useanimal-powered transport
Classificationhorse breed
Wikidata idQ57416424

The Karelian is a pony native to Karelia, a region of northern Europe between the Gulf of Finland and the White Sea. About 1.40 m tall, with a large head and angular physique, this pony belongs to the North Russian equine group. Reputedly very hardy, it sometimes shows primitive markings on its coat.

It originates in Russia and Finland and is recognised for animal-powered transport. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q57416424.

Sources: Wikidata (Q57416424) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)