Gidran
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Names: Gidran. I believe this has also been called the Gidran Arabian, but it really seems to be a type of Anglo-Arab.
Origin: Hungary: Comitat Czanad, Mezõhegyes Stud. A Hungarian breed developed by crossing native mares with English Thoroughbred and Anglo-Arabian stallions. The breed stems from the chestnut Arabian stallion "Siglavi-Gidran," foaled in 1810. The Gidran is closely associated with the Furioso-North Star and with the Nonius.
Breeding: Founded by an original Arab stallion from Babolna. But so often has English Thoroughbred been crossed in, that the breed is thought by some to have lost its Arab character.
Description: A handsome saddle horse, standing on the average 61.8 inches and weight 1039 pounds. Its color is usually chestnut or brown, sometimes accompanied by a light-colored mane and tail.
Action: Long, straight and correct in walk and trot. Excellent galloping capacity.
Body: Beautifully shaped neck and very refined line of back. Powerful back with well-developed loins. Long, broad croup and muscular quarters. Well-sloped shoulders. Excellent depth in the girth.
Color: Usually varying shades of chestnut.
Head: Extremely refined, small and chiseled with small, well-placed ears and large, lively eyes.
Hooves: Small, hard and well-shaped.
Legs: Well-placed with strong, clean joints and tendons; short cannons, often with rather small fetlocks.
Size: 16 to 17 hands.
Temperament: Sometimes rather difficult.
Features: Very noble riding horse, of Anglo-Arab type. Elegant and lively.
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