Orlov Trotter
The Orlov Trotter is a horse breed with a hereditary fast trot, noted for its outstanding speed and stamina. It is the most famous Russian horse.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Russia |
| Recognised use | dressage and harness racing |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q516612 |
The Orlov Trotter is a horse breed with a hereditary fast trot, noted for its outstanding speed and stamina. It is the most famous Russian horse. The breed was developed in Russia in the late 18th century by Count Alexei Orlov at his Khrenovskoy stud farm near the town of Bobrov. The Orlovs emerged as the result of crossing various European mares with Arabian stallions.
It originates in Russia and is recognised for dressage and harness racing. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q516612.
Sources: Wikidata (Q516612) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)