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Also known in Russian as Орловский рысак
| Origin | Russia |
|---|---|
| Height at withers | 157–170 cm |
| Colour | grey |
| Temperament | energetic, sturdy |
| Uses | harness racing, driving, hacking |
The breed was developed in the late 18th century at Count Alexei Orlov's stud farm.
Krepysh was the fastest trotter in pre-revolutionary Russia. The stallion Krepysh (born 1904) trotted a mile in 2 min 8.5 s.