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Country Of Origin | Bulgaria |
History and Background | Also called Plevna and Pleveska, the Pleven is a half-bred horse that comes from Bulgaria. Development began in 1898 by crossing the best local animals with Arabian and Anglo-Arabian blood and later Gidran stallions were introduced. By 1951 there had become a fixed type and the breed was officially recognized. |
Use Today | Sport horse, riding horse |
Height | 15.3 – 16 hands (61.2 - 64 inches) |
Colour | Chestnut |
Characteristics | The Pleven's head has a straight profile, a long, muscular neck, and a nice topline. They are excellent movers, whose free-flowing gaits make them excel in dressage. They have fairly long backs and high withers, with quarters that are muscular, croups which are slightly sloping, and a tail that is carried well. Their legs are well-conformed and muscular, have good bone joints, well-defined tendons, and hard feet. Their temperament is calm and willing. The Pleven is usually sound, tough, and economical to feed. |
Personality and Temperament | Calm and willing. |