History of Kustanair Horse

In the steppes of western Kazakhstan, the Kustanair horse was produced at state-farm studs and collective farms. Between 1887 and 1951 the major development in breeding took place. At this time, the breed got the official recognition. Native Kazakh steppe horses were infused with blood of Thoroughbred Russian Don, Astrakhan and Stralet. The crossbreeding appeared futile in the beginning but improved management of brood mares with adding up of more Thoroughbred blood in the 20th decade of the 20th century, made the new horse breed saw its establishment. The breeding continued in the 30th decade of the 20th century with differences in managing methods. These methods included feeding, breeding and styles of keeping. Thus, different styles of breeding produced two distinct types within the breed.

Physique of Kustanair Horse

1. The Steppe
2. The Saddle

On the whole this is a hardy and handsome horse. Its head is of medium size, placed carefully on its long neck. The chest of this horse is deep and broad. It has a long back and its croup is sloping. The withers it has are prominent. The shoulders of this hardy horse are strong but upright. Its body is well-coupled with sloping and muscular hindquarters. It has long, well-muscled legs with plenty of bone, clean joints and good hooves.

Height of Kustanair Horse

The Kustanair horse stands to the height of 15 hands high to 15.2 hands high in general.

Body Color of Kustanair Horse

On the body of Kustanair horse you can see any of the solid colors. Usually, the colors on its body are found to be bay or chestnut. Regarding other colors in which this horse is found are black, roan, grey or brown.

Temperament of Kustanair Horse

The Kustanair horse has good action and great stamina. It is intelligent, hardy and adaptable.

Uses of Kustanair Horse

The two types of Kustanair horse together offer a wide range of performance under saddle and in harness. This horse breed is mostly used for riding and light draft work.

Interest on the part of the cavalry in the latter part of the 19th century stimulated the improvement of the small, hardy horses which ran in herds in the harsh climate of Kazakhstan. Good food and care increased the height quite quickly and later improvements were made by out crossing with Thoroughbred, Don and other breeds. The first type is kept stabled and is given better food. It is bred very selectively. It formed saddle-type horses. The other type is kept in the steppes and is herd-bred. It is left to look for much of its food. This horse breed turned into a hardier type and is more suited for light draft work. Different types of Kustanair horse has brought it in great demand.