Kyrgyz Horse
The Kyrgyz Horse or Kirgiz Horse is a traditional breed of small horse from the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan). Kyrgyz people associate it with their nomadic past.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kyrgyzstan |
| Classification | traditional horse breed of the Kirghiz Republic |
| Wikidata id | Q3197329 |
The Kyrgyz Horse or Kirgiz Horse is a traditional breed of small horse from the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan). Kyrgyz people associate it with their nomadic past. During the Soviet era of Kyrgyz history, the Kyrgyz Horse was cross-bred with imported foreign breeds, including Don and Thoroughbred strains, to create a new and larger breed, the Novokirgiz or New Kirgiz. They are the only indigenous horse breeds of Kyrgyzstan.
It originates in Kyrgyzstan. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q3197329.
Sources: Wikidata (Q3197329) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)