Orlov Trotter
The Orlov Trotter was the very first Trotting breed. Bred in Imperial Russia by Count Orlov. The breed's foundation sire was the Arabian stallion, Smetanka. He only survived on year but he left behind 5 offspring. The very first Orlov is considered to be Bars I.
Orlovs would eventually be bred to American Standardbreds to form a new breed, the Russian Trotter who is also known as the Metis Trotter.
The Orlov is currently endangered.
Orlovs would eventually be bred to American Standardbreds to form a new breed, the Russian Trotter who is also known as the Metis Trotter.
The Orlov is currently endangered.