The origin of the Bashkir Curly Horse is a mystery, but curly horses were documented in Asian artwork as early as 161 AD. Charles Darwin documented curly horses in South America in the early 1800's and the early Sioux Indians regarded curly horses as sacred mounts for chiefs and medicine men. Native American artwork shows Curlies carrying warriors in the Battle of Little Bighorn.
The American Bashkir Curly registry opened in 1971 with only 21 horses. AS of May 2005 there were just over 4,000 Bashkir Curlies in the world, primarily in North America, with horses now being being exported around the world. The Bashkir Curly has a characteristic long stride & bold movement. They have have tough hooves and exceptional endurance. Curlies have split manes and are not braided or clipped when shown.
The origin of the Bashkir Curly Horse is a mystery, but curly horses were documented in Asian artwork as early as 161 AD. Charles Darwin documented curly horses in South America in the early 1800's and the early Sioux Indians regarded curly horses as sacred mounts for chiefs and medicine men. Native American artwork shows Curlies carrying warriors in the Battle of Little Bighorn.