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Pechora Horse
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Pechora Horse

Country Of Origin Russia
History and Background Also called the Pechorskaya, the Pechora comes from the regions around the polar circle and at the basin of the Pechora River in Russia.
Due to the extreme conditions in which they live, this breed has grown incredibly hardy and become indispensable to the people who inhabit the region. Their bloodlines come originally from horses of the Urals, Siberia and Estonia imported during the 16th century.
Use Today Agriculture, draft, transportation, riding horse
Height 13.3 – 14.2 hands (53.2 - 56.8 inches)
Colour Chestnut, grey, bay, black, buckskin
Characteristics Head is thick and shoulder is well slanted
Body is long and legs are sturdy
Coat is dense in the winter
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