Horse Breeds: Budyonny, Byelorussian Harness, Camargue Horse, Campolina Horse

ONNY*carry a load of 600 kilograms. High fertility make this
Derived from the country previously known as thebreed a popular one, typically, the mares can reach the
Soviet Union, the Budyonny is a breed of horse using26 years of age and still remain highly fertile.
the combination of the English Thoroughbred and the*CAMARGUE HORSE*
Russian Don. During the Russian Revolution a hero byThe Camargue horse originates from the Quanternary
the name of Marshal Budyonny developed theSea native the Solutre horse. The Camargue prefers
Budyonny horse. The breed was originally created asmarshy land and is very resistant to lack of a stable,
a riding horse for the military, thus the explanation as tobad weather, and harsh conditions.
why the breeding was originally performed within aGeneral characteristics of this special breed of horse
Rostov stud farm for the military.include its use as mainly a saddle horse in rustic and
The Budyonny horse typically has a height ofhard terrain. Adult Camargue horses typically carry a
somewhere between 15.1 hands and 16 hands. Theircoat that is of a pale grey color. Adults can weigh
coloring can be varied from black, brown, gray, or bay,anywhere between 300 kilograms and 400 kilograms,
but most commonly found in a chestnut color. Thewith a height of somewhere between 1.35 meters and
Budyonny horse is a prime choice for equestrian1.45 meters.
events, jumping, light carriage, or as a riding horse. ThisFoal Camargue horses are generally born in the spring
breed makes easy and free gaits, which attributes theand summer months, between April and July. They
horse to being the prime choice for various events.typically born with a white blaze marking on their
Many people choose this horse for its mildforehead, and with a body color of darker grey or
temperament, its energy, its ease of training, as well asblack. These horses have most always been used as
the muscled body and solid build. Severe cold or heata saddle horse, though in some cases for leisurely
does not seem to effect this breed of horse too muchriding as well.
as it can adapt itself to a variety of different intense*CAMPOLINA HORSE*
conditions.The Campolina Horse originated within Brazil in an area
*BYELORUSSIAN HARNESS*called Entre Rios de Minas. A man named Cassiano
A mixture of several different breeds forms theCampolina developed the breed in 1857. Though,
Byelorussian Harness horse. Of the influences thereaccording to research and history the Campolina
are breeds of Brabancon, Ardennes, and thebreed was not really developed until later in 1870. This
Norwegian Dole. Of the three, the Norwegian Dolebegan with a single mare of black colored called
carries the strong of influences. Typically, the"Medeia". After breeding with this mare, which was a
Byelorussian Harness is used in sandy soil or swampyBrazilian horse with a stallion that was an Andalusian,
areas of wood, as well as meat production and milk.the result was a foal called Monarca, which is thought
The Byelorussian Harness has several distinctto be the founding member of the Campolina Horse.
characteristics that make it a beautiful breed of itsHowever, though Monarca, part Andalusian and part
own. As a medium sized horse, it has a well-muscledBarb Blood is considered the founding member of the
neck, an average head, and average length throughout,breed, there are many other breeds of horses that
it has a wide, deep chest. It's beautiful, thick main andhas significantly influenced the breed altogether.
tail make this breed of horse. Stallions generally weighThese breeds include the Rio Verde, which is a breed
540 kilograms and have a 21.5 cm bone girth, 184 cmfrom the Mangalarga Machador line, as well as the
chest girth, 163 cm oblique body length, and height ofYanke Prince, which is an American Saddle Horse
153 cm at withers. Mares are slightly smaller weighingbreed. The Teffer, a Holsteiner breed, the Golias a
anywhere between 490 and 500 kilograms.quarter Clydesdale Breed, and the Menelike, an
Colors are of the Byelorussian Harness horse areAnglo-Normand breed all contributed to the Campolina
typically light bay, chestnut, bay, or dun. These areBreed formation.
strong and relatively fast horses. They can pull or