Intro

The Adaev comes from the Caspian Depression and is found within the Kazakh breed which dates back to the 5th century B.C.

Origins

A riding type horse bred for a range of uses, the Adaev is very rare. In the 1980′s the breed was revived due to increased interest in preserving the bloodlines. This led to dilution of the Kazakh blood with a mix of Don, Thoroughbred and Orlov Trotter blood to refine the animal and make them better riding animals. The resulting animal was lighter in stature and not as well suited for the harsh environment as other Kazakh horses.

There are three types of this breed

1. Massive
2. Medium
3. Light

Features

Average height 13 – 14.1 hands

Massive

The most important type and the most aggressively bred. Well-proportioned with a massive frame

Medium & Light

Specifically saddle horses with easy gaits and noble appearance Often influenced by Alkal-Teke blood

Massive

Large clean head, often Roman-nosed
High set, medium-length neck
Legs clean with well defined joints

Medium & Light

Light head with long neck
Well-defined withers and straight back

Traditional Colors

chestnut | grey | bay | cream

Temperament

Bred to be a working saddle horse Retains influence of high energy bloodlines