Bahr-El-Ghazal

The Bahr-El-Ghazal is a rare breed of horse that is native to Chad.

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Bahr-El-Ghazal Horse Breed Info

Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Bahr-El-Ghazal horse:

Height (size) 14.5 – 14.9 hand high
Colors Generally dark with extensive white markings on the legs and sometimes the belly
Country of Origin Chad
Common Uses For transportation, and as a riding horse

Bahr-El-Ghazal Horse Facts & Information (Breed Profile)

The Bahr-El-Ghazal is a domestic strain of the Chadian Dongala breed native to the regions Kreda and Ganaston.

The Bahr-El-Ghazal is a lightweight horse, somewhat taller than the Dongola that has a reputation for being of poor quality.

Both ineffective management and unfavorable environmental factors in the area have played a role in the decline in the animals’ overall quality.

The population of this breed is thought to be at around 10,000 today.

If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!

Alternative Names

“Kréda”,

“Ganaston”

Temperament/Personality

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Physical Characteristics

The face has a convex profile, and the neck is short and well connected.

The chest is flat and high, and the back is long.

The legs are slim.

Colors

Generally dark with extensive white markings on the legs and sometimes the belly

Height (size)

14.5 – 14.9 hand high

Stallions

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Mares

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Weight

770 – 880 lb (350–400 kg)

Blood Type

Warm

Common Uses

For transportation, and as a riding horse

Health

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Popular Traits

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Feeding/Diet

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Country of Origin

Chad

Ancestors

Barb, Arabian