Shagya Arabian
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The Shagya Arabian was developed in the 19th century in the Kingdom of Hungary. This horse evolved during the 19th century in Bábolna and Mezőhegyes. Today it is bred at the Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, the former Yugoslavian countries, Poland, Germany, and Hungary.
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[edit] Origin
The founding sire was Shagya, an Arabian stallion of Kehilan and Siglavy strain. Born in Syria in 1830, he was very big for an Arabian. Shagya stood 15.2 hands high (62 1/2 inches). Another feature that set him apart from other Arabian horses was his coloration. This Arabian had a distinctive cream color, an unusual feature of Arabians.
[edit] Traits
The Shagya Arabian exhibits clearly all the characteristics of the modern pure-bred Arabians. It does display more quality and type than some modern pure-breds, though. The modern horse rarely ever stands less tahn 15 hands high (60 inches), and shows more bone and substance than most fashionable pure-bred Arabians at show rings.
[edit] Uses
This horse is very practical. It is an excellent riding horse, and is also driven in harness. Its swiftness and endurance make it a very hardy cavalry horse.
[edit] External Links
www.Shagyas.com - Shagya breed information portal with all Shagya organizations worldwide.
