The Terek horse
This saddle horse was mainly bred from the Strelet, a Russian horse like the Arabian, the Cossacks’ favorite mount. From 1920 onwards, the last Strelets were grouped together at the Tersk and Stavropol stud farms in Russia, north of the Caucasus. These horses were crossed with Arabs, Kabardins and Dons. By 1948, the Terek, or Tersky or Tersk, a handsome Arabian-type horse but a little taller, had taken the name of the stud where it was bred.
Caractère et aptitudes du cheval
Terek horses are good-natured, enduring, energetic and very active. He is fast and good at jumping. Its gaits are straightforward.
Utilisations du cheval
Popular for circus and sporting activities (cross-country, dressage), Tereks excel at show jumping and endurance.
Morphologie du cheval
Fine head. Straight or slightly concave profile. Well-flared nostrils. Ears moderately long. Large eyes. Body of elongated type. Long neck. Prominent withers. Long, sloping shoulders. Deep chest. Broad back, not too long. Muscular, powerful loins. Well-developed hindquarters. Fine limbs. Good bone structure. Clean tendons. Well-shaped feet. Tail set high. Coat: most often gray with silver sheen, but sometimes bay, chestnut. Silky manes. Height: 1.45 to 1.55 m.
