East Bulgarian Horse
The East Bulgarian Horse is primarily a breed of relatively newer sports horses that have been gaining rapid popularity. Known to be quiet and energetic by temperament, these animals are incredibly talented and have excelled in different fields like general riding, work activities, and sports events, namely jumping dressage, etc., including those of the Olympics.
East Bulgarian Horse Pictures
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- East Bulgarian Horse Stallion
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- East Bulgarian Horse with Foal
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Quick Information
| Other Names | Iztochnobŭlgarski kon Eastbulgarian (Bulgarian: Източнобългарски кон) |
| Behavioral Characteristics | Kind, energetic, adaptable, wise, attentive |
| Physical Traits | The profile is straight with a light and elegant head with the eyes being large and expressive; the neck is long and sloping ending in a muscular shoulder and a deep chest; the legs are slender yet sturdily built having tough, well-shaped hooves |
| Coat Colors | Bay, black, chestnut |
| Height/Size | Male: 16.43 hands; Female: 16.02 hands (average: 15.3 – 16 hands) |
| Weight | Male: 1212 pounds, Female: 992 pounds |
| Common Uses | Primarily for riding, competition, but also transportation and light farm works |
| Health Problems | Generally healthy |
| Type | Sport horse, Show horse, Riding horse |
| Blood Type | Warm |
| Ancestors (Bloodlines) | Thoroughbred, Anglo-Arabian, and local Bulgarian horses |
| Popular Traits | Extremely tough, versatile, athletic |
| Feeding/Diet | General horse diet including hay, grass, grains, etc. |
| Country of Origin | Bulgaria |
Video: Show Jumping with the East Bulgarian Horse Breed
History and Development
Horses have always played a very crucial role in the culture and society of Bulgaria – from war to work, or transportation, for more than a millennium since the time people began to arrive in the peninsula of Balkin on horseback and settled there. However, the East Bulgarian Horse is a relatively new breed.
In 1894, the breed was developed by selective breeding between the local Bulgarian horses with the Thoroughbred and the Anglo-Arabian breeds conducted by the ‘warmblood section’ of the Kabiuk State Stud and the Stallion Depot. The farms were located near Sofia in East Bulgaria. The purpose of the breeding was to create a new half-bred horse that would be equally good in racing, rigging, as well as work.
Although, since the time of its creation, it has always been a favorite choice amongst the horse lovers of Eastern Europe, the breed was not much well-known globally. However, these animals are rapidly gaining popularity as a sports horse in various equestrian sports like show jumping, dressage, etc.
In 1951 (or in 1959), the East Bulgarian breed was officially recognized, and a stud book for the breed was started. The bloodline of the present stock is continuously being improved by using Trakehner, Arabian, Hanoverian, Haflinger and Thoroughbred blood.
