Orlov Trotter for sale

Many interesting horse breeds seen today have their origin in Europe. These breeds have certain distinct qualities and they also have a certain history behind them such as when they were first developed and the reason for their breed to have been developed and used. One of the most interesting European horse breeds is the Orlov Trotter.

A. G. Orlov of the Khrenov Stud takes the pride of developing this breed of horse, and hence the name “Orlov Trotter” was established for this breed of horses. Orlovs are developed in various regions of Russia, under natural stable and pastures. These horses were suitable under various conditions and there was an improvement in the breed of these horses throughout Russia.

The best method to improve the population of the Orlov Trotters is to adopt pure breeding.

Orlov Trotters appear in gray, bay, black and chestnut colors. Orlov Trotters have a clear distinguishable look compared to the other breeds. Some of their features worth mentioning are:

• Well proportioned head

• Broad jaws

• Long and muscular neck

• Medium withers

• Long and flat back

• Medium and flat loin

• Straight croup

• Wide chest

• Deep and wide

• Strong and rugged legs

• Medium forearm, cannon and metatarsus

• Short and straight pasterns

• Hairy limbs

They have the following measurements (in cms):

Orlov Trotter Withers Height Oblique body length Chest girth Cannon bone girth

Stallions 162 164 187 20.5

Mares 160 164 186 20.2

Norics have excellent endurance, rugged nature, tough personality as well as tame nature. Norics also exhibit excellent balancing and climbing capabilities.

Orlov Trotters are used as a draught horse and also as a utility horse in agricultural activities. These horses are also used as entertainers, and in sports. Orlov Trotters are considered to be the precedent in improving the small native breeds of horses in Soviet Union.