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Also known in Russian as Вятская
| Origin | Russia (Kirov Oblast, Udmurtia) |
|---|---|
| Height at withers | about 140 cm |
| Colour | mouse dun (grullo) |
| Temperament | enduring, fast, frugal |
| Uses | troika driving, riding |
The breed is endangered: only 560 were known in 2003.
In the mid-19th century it was called the best horse for pulling troikas.
Source: en.wikipedia.org