Xilingol horse

Xilingol horse
Country of origin Inner Mongolia
Equus ferus caballus

A horse of central Inner Mongolia, the Xilingol is a light horse that is used both for riding and for draft purposes. In the 1960s, it was developed by breeding Russian Thoroughbred, Akhal-Teke, Sanhe, and Chinese Mongolian, after which Kabarda and Don breeding were introduced into the breed.[1] The Xilingol stands at 15.2 hands high and come in all solid colors.

References

  1. "Xilingol". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved November 21, 2010.


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