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Country Of Origin | China |
History and Background | A rare light draft breed, the Balikun horse is well adapted for harsh environment and used mainly for transportation. The Balikun comes from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China, and descends from Kazakh and Mongolian horses. In selective breeding for over 200 years, the Balikun became a special breed. |
Use Today | Riding horse, Transportation, Cart horse |
Height | 12 to 13.3 hands high (48-53 inches, 122-134 centimeters) |
Colour | Chestnut and bay |
Characteristics | They have heavy heads with small ears; the neck is thick, short, and well muscled; withers may be somewhat low; the back is short, flat, and very strong; the croup is sloped with a low-set tail. The shoulder is somewhat straight but muscular. This breed has powerful quarters and strong legs with good feet. The coat is very dense and thick, and the Balikun is able to live on steppe pasture, even at temperatures under -40F. |
Personality and Temperament | Willing and able |