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East Bulgarian Horse East Bulgarian Horse/Silvena
History The East Bulgarian began to be developed at the end of the 19th century at the "Kabiuk" stud farm (former Vassil Kolarov) near Shumen and at stud farm in Bozhurishte near Sofia, in Bulgaria, by crossing local horses with Arabians, Anglo-Arabians, Thoroughbreds and English half-breds. Once established, only additional Thoroughbred blood was added to improve the breed's quality. They were officially recognized as a breed in 1951. Breed Characteristics The East Bulgarian generally stands 15 to 16 hands high, and is usually chestnut, black, or bay. Typically, East Bulgarians have quiet but energetic temperaments and are nicely put together, with good conformation. In appearance, they have a fine head with a straight profile that is well set onto an elegant, muscular neck. The withers are prominent, and they have strong shoulders, a full and deep chest, a straight, long back, a slightly sloping croup, and well-made, though muscular, legs." For More Information:
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