Danubian

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Names:  Danubian.  I believe this is also called the Danube (probably Danubian to separate it from the river!).

Origin:  Bulgaria, developed at the state stud near Pleven.

Breeding:  A light riding and draft horse that originated in the 1920s from crossing the Nonius, Pleven, and halfbred riding and local breeds with the Russian Trotter and Thoroughbred; also, according to one source, Nonius stallions to Anglo-Arab mares.

Description:  A good type of half-bred which, although not of outstanding quality, cannot be considered "common."

Body:  Deep and compact, with a strong neck and powerful quarters.

Color:  Usually black, bay, or a dark shade of chestnut.

Legs:  Comparatively slender.

Size:  Standing about 15.2 hands high.

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Features:  Strong and active.

Uses:  A draft and saddle horse, but its performance in the latter role is improved when crossed with the Thoroughbred.

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