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Vyatka horse
| Country Of Origin | Russia |
| History and Background | The Vyatka breed was influenced by the climate and terrain of the Kirov, Udmurtia and western Perm regions; Estonian horses and Kleppers brought to northern Russia by Novgorod colonists in the 14th century may have affected its conformation, as may later imports of Estonian horses for mining work in the Ural Mountains. The Vyatka horse became known for draft abilities including endurance, speed and frugality. By the middle of the 19th century it was considered the best horse for pulling troikas; some were exported from the Vyatka region, including to Poland. In 1917 the breed was virtually extinct; some efforts at re-establishment were made after the Russian Revolution. Numbers in the Kirov and Udmurtia were estimated at 2000 in 1980. In 2003 the known population numbered 560. In 2007 the Vyatka horse was on the Endangered List of the FAO. |
| Use Today | Riding, Draft, Transportation |
| Height | 13.3 hands (55 inches, 140 cm) |
| Weight | 400 kilograms (880 lb) |
| Colour | The coat colour is typically chestnut, bay or roan, or occasionally black. |
| Characteristics | Head is clean Neck is short, fleshy and often arched Back is long, broad and sometimes dipped Legs are short and strong Hooves are strong |
