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Country Of Origin | China |
History and Background | The Yili is a small horse from the north-western Xinjiang region of China. Yili horses originated around 1900 from Russian breeds crossed with Mongolian stock. 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. |
Use Today | Yili horses are used for riding and driving, and also bred for their meat and milk. |
Height | 14 hands high (56 inches) |
Colour | Bay, Black, Chestnut, Grey |
Characteristics | 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. |
Personality and Temperament | Honest and true |