Albanian (horse)
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| Origin: | Albania |
| Main breeding area: | Albania |
| Distribution: | Albania |
| Stick measure : | 130-145 cm |
| Colors : | all basic colors |
| Main application area: | Carrying, riding and draft horse |
The Albanians also Mysekaja horse called, is one of Albania derived small horse .
Background information on horse evaluation and breeding can be found under: Exterior , interior and horse breeding .
Exterior
The Albanian is predominantly of brown basic color, but all other basic colors are also represented. The Albanian is an oriental horse with a short, strong back, stable limbs and hard hooves. He often falls into the passageway .
There are two different types. The larger type has a height of 135 to 140 cm and the smaller type around 130 cm.
interior
The Albanian horse is persistent, tough.
Breeding history
Although the origin is Albania, there is a relationship with the Bosniak . The name refers to the Myzeqe level in central Albania. There have been many attempts by Italian breeders to refine the Albanian with Sardo-Arabs , Anglo-Arabs and Lipizzans . The mountain type should also be improved by Haflinger horses . Up to the end of the Second World War there were still around 70,000 horses of both types in Albania. More recent surveys are not yet available.
The Albanian is mainly used as a carrying, riding and light draft horse.
literature
- Bonnie Lou Hendricks: International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds . University of Oklahoma Press, 1995, ISBN 9780806138848 .
