Shandan horse
The Shandan is a versatile horse breed originating from the unique Shandan stud farm, located in China's Qilian Mountains. This military stud has an ancient breeding tradition dating back to antiquity.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q21658898 |
The Shandan is a versatile horse breed originating from the unique Shandan stud farm, located in China's Qilian Mountains. This military stud has an ancient breeding tradition dating back to antiquity. The breed was created in the 1930s from numerous crosses between Chinese horses and the Russian Don horse. Long bred for military riding and pulling, it is now used for tourism.
It originates in People's Republic of China. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q21658898.
Sources: Wikidata (Q21658898) ยท Wikipedia