American Bashkir Curly

The American Bashkir Curly or North American Curly Horse is a North American breed of horse, characterized by an unusual curly coat of hair.:248 It derives from American horses of Iberian origin, in which curly-coated individuals occasionally occur; it is unrelated to Asian horses such as the Bashkir and Lokai, which may also be curly-coated.:452 The American Bashkir Curly has been extensively cross-bred with horses of other breeds, and varies widely in size and conformation; it may be of any color.:434

American Bashkir Curly
Conservation status
Other names
  • American Curly Horse
  • North American Curly Horse
Country of origin
  • Canada
  • United States
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