The Probert Encyclopaedia of Nature

BASHKIR

The Bashkir is an ancient breed of Russian pony from the Ural mountains. They are between 13 and 14 hands high, placid, good natured, and occur in bay, chestnut or palomino colour. The Bardigiano is a very hard and strong pony used for farm work, riding and meat production in Russia, and the milk is fermented to produce the local drink koumiss.
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