Bashkir The Bashkir was from the mountain and steppe zone next to the volga and urals. This horse was draft,and utility,and a producer of milk, and meat It is wide bodied, small and bony horse

The Bashkir, or the Bashkirsky,Has a massive head and short fleshy neck. the mane and tail are thick

Characteristics:The hardy Animal is kept out-doors and can survive winter temperatures of -22 to -40F (-30 TO -40C)

Types:Two types have developed. The Mountain and the Steppe The Mountain has been crossed with Dons and Budennys The Steppe a harness type with trotters and Ardennais Stallions Small with a wide body and flat, straightish back Girth measurement for stallion is 71in. (180cm.)

Limbs: comparatively short.

Feet:the animals hard feet allow them to work under all kinds of conditions without shoes.

Coat: Very thick curly Colour: Principal color is red chestnut

Height: 14 hands