Heilongjiang Horse
The Heilongjiang Horse originates from the Heilongjiang River basin in the northern part of China’s Heilongjiang Province, with the Songnen Plain as its main breeding area. The Heilongjiang Horse has a sturdy and relatively dry build, with vigor and a gentle temperament. It has a well-proportioned structure. Its head is of moderate size and straight-shaped. The neck is of medium length with good connection between the neck and shoulder. The withers are prominent. The chest is wide and deep, the ribs are well arched, and the back and loin are broad and straight. The shoulders are long with a good slope, the thighs and gaskins are well-muscled, the joints are clearly defined, and there is a slight tendency toward an elevated action. The hooves are solid. The coat color is mainly chestnut, accounting for 56.6%, bay for 29.7%, with other colors being less common.
The average body height, body length, chest girth, and cannon bone circumference of adult male Heilongjiang Horses are: 154.1±5.5 cm, 159.4±5.1 cm, 185.4±7.6 cm, and 21.5±0.9 cm respectively. For adult females, the figures are: 150.5±6.0 cm, 156.0±5.4 cm, 179.0±10.0 cm, and 20.6±1.1 cm. The Heilongjiang Horse possesses both speed and endurance, with strong stamina. It has a high resistance to extreme cold and heat, is tolerant of coarse feed, and easily maintains good condition. Even with limited concentrate feed and under normal working loads, it can maintain a moderate level of fatness.
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Kesheng Horse
The Kesheng Horse originates from Kesheng Township in Henan Mongol Autonomous County, Qinghai Province, China, hence its name. It is distributed across Henan Mongol Autonomous County and surrounding areas in Qinghai Province. The Kesheng Horse belongs to the Hequ horse breed raised by the Mongolian people. It has a good body structure, a dry and sturdy build, and hard hooves. The average body height, body length, chest girth, and cannon bone circumference of adult female Kesheng Horses are: 135.2 cm, 105.9 cm, 122.2 cm, and 13.1 cm respectively.
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