About the Budyonovsky Breed .Horses of the Budyonovsky breed are bred
in studs in the Rostov region of Russia and have been developed
by crossing Don horses with Thoroughbreds. The result is a horse
of exceptionally good confirmation, with a fine front, good
limbs, strong top and well-developed quarters and good hind-legs.
It is claimed to have considerable speed and has a notable record
in steeplechases, Olympic trials and show jumping generally.
The average height is about 16 hands. The colour is generally
chestnut or bay, and in each can often be found the beautiful
golden shading.