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The '''Tersk''' is a breed of [[horse]], developed in Russia in the 1920s. |
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==Breed History== |
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The Tersk was first developed in the 1920s and 1940s at the [[Tersk Stud|Tersk]] and Stavropol Studs in the Northern Caucasus mountains in Russia. Marshal [[Semyon Budyonny|S. M. Budyonny]] (who the [[Budyonny (horse)|Budyonny]] breed is named after) had great input on the breed. |
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The Tersk was formed mainly from the Strelets Arabians, bred at the Strelets stud in Ukraine and virtually extinct by the 1920s. The Strelets was produced by crossing pure [[Arabian horse|Arabians]] with high-quality [[Orlov Trotter]]s and [[Anglo-Arabian]]s. A little [[Thoroughbred]] blood was also added. The resulting horse had an Arabian look, but was larger than the pure-breds. The remaining Strelets, including the two stallions Tsenitel and Tsilindr, were taken to the [[Tersk Stud]] in an attempt to increase their numbers. At the stud, the stallions were mated with [[Arabian horse|Arabian]], [[Russian Don|Don]], Strelets, Kabarda, and various cross-bred mares, including Strelets x [[Kabardin]] and [[Arabian horse|Arabian]] x [[Russian Don|Don]]. Early crosses produced a successful Arabian-type horse. It was further improved by three Arabian stallions: Marosh, Nasim, and Koheilan. The Tersk has also been continually improved by [[Kabardin]], [[Thoroughbred]], [[Arabian horse|Arabian]], and [[Russian Don]] blood. By 1948, the breed was officially recognized. |
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The horses are known for their endurance, demonstrated when several horses were entered in a 192-mile ride and every Tersk finished in good time and shape, and so are good for [[endurance riding]]. The Tersk's graceful Arabian stride makes them good for [[dressage]], and their bold nature and athleticism suits them for [[show jumping]]. They are also very fast, and frequently raced against Arabians. |
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==Breed Characteristics== |
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Although the Tersk looks fragile and has a very thin coat, they cope well in their harsh climate. They are very beautiful, and have great endurance. The horses have a calm temperament, and are intelligent and quick learners. The Tersk has a refined head with large, expressive eyes, and medium-length ears. The neck is muscular and high-set. The horses have sloped shoulders, a deep chest, strong back with muscular loins, and a flattish croup. The legs are fine with well-defined tendons. The horses are light-framed, and light in bone, although the breed standard calls for a measurement of 7.5 inches. |
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Mares stand up to 14.3 hh, stallions up to 15 hh. The horses are almost always gray or "white" with a silvery sheen, although there is the occasional chestnut. |
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Revision as of 15:19, 26 December 2017
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