Yili horse

The Yili is a small horse from the north-western Xinjiang region of China.

Characteristics

They are compact in conformation with a light head and straight profile. The withers are well pronounced and the back is short and strong, though the loin is long. The legs are clean.^[1] Yili horses are normally bay, chestnut, black or gray^[2] and are an average height of 14 hands high.^[1]

Breed history

Yili horses originated around 1900 from Russian breeds crossed with Mongolian stock.^[2] Don, and Don-Thoroughbred crosses as well as Orlov Trotters were used from 1936 on to improve the native horses. In 1963 the decision was made to aim for a draft-type horse.^[1]

Uses

Yili horses are used for riding and driving, and also bred for their meat and milk.^[2]

References

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