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Sanhe Horse
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Sanhe Horse

Country Of Origin China
History and Background The Sanhe Horse comes from eastern Inner Mongolia at a grassland basin formed by three rivers (Sanhe means ‘three rivers’) in China. They are thought to be among the finest of the breeds developed in China partially because the area is well suited to raising equine.
Horses have been in this area for at least the last thousand years and have been used as war mounts over the centuries. Early in the 20th century a number of Russian breeds were imported and bred to local animals & the result was the Sanhe.
Use Today Riding horse, Racing, Light draft, Harness
Height 14.3 – 15 hands (57.2 - 60 inches)
Colour Chestnut or Bay
Characteristics Neck is slightly heavy
Shoulder is well slanted
Legs are strong with good joints
Hooves are hard and sound
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