Yili horse
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Traits | |
| Distinguishing features | Small horse breed used for riding, draft, meat and milk. Developed from Russian and Mongolian stock |
The Yili is a small horse from the north-western Xinjiang region of China.
Characteristics
[edit]They are compact in conformation with a light head and straight profile. The withers are well pronounced and the back is short and strong, though the loin is long. The legs are clean.[1] Yili horses are normally bay, chestnut, black or gray[2] and are an average height of 14 hands high.[1]
Breed history
[edit]Yili horses originated around 1900 from Russian breeds (Kazakh Horses) crossed with Mongolian stock from Inner Mongolei.[2] Don, and Don-Thoroughbred crosses as well as Orlov Trotters were used from 1936 on to improve the native horses. In 1963 the decision was made to aim for a draft-type horse.[1]
Uses
[edit]Yili horses are used for riding and driving, and also bred for their meat and milk.[2]
References
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