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Also known in Russian as Карачаевская
| Origin | Russia (Karachay, North Caucasus) |
|---|---|
| Height at withers | 152–160 cm |
| Colour | black |
| Temperament | good-natured, responsive, not excitable |
| Uses | mountain tourism, races, show jumping, farm work |
In 1935-1936 Karachay horses covered 3,000 km in 47 days.
In 1998 riders on three Karachay horses reached Elbrus's eastern summit, and in 1999 the western one.
Source: en.wikipedia.org