Uzunyayla
The Uzunyayla or Circassian is a Turkish breed of horse. It originates in, and is named for, the Uzun Yayla plateau in Kayseri Province, in central Anatolia.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Turkey |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q3552821 |
The Uzunyayla or Circassian is a Turkish breed of horse. It originates in, and is named for, the Uzun Yayla plateau in Kayseri Province, in central Anatolia. It is used both as a pack animal and as a riding horse. The coat may be of any of the usual dark colours, or may be grey. The horses usually stand between 144 and 154 cm at the withers.
It originates in Turkey. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q3552821.
Sources: Wikidata (Q3552821) ยท Wikipedia