The Mongolian Horse is a breed available in the Horse Reality game that can be obtained from the Asian Wildlife Park.
| Mongolian Horse | |
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| General Information | |
| Alternative name(s) | Mongol Horse, Mongol |
| Origin | Mongolia |
| Horse Reality | |
| Colours | Black, Chestnut, Bay, Wild Bay, Seal Brown, Flaxen, Sooty, Grey, Cream, Dun, Non-Dun1 |
| Whites | White Markings, Appaloosa, PATN1, PATN2, SW1, Tobiano, Roan |
| Height | 122 - 142 cm |
| Registry | Mongolian Horse Society |
| Alternative name(s) | Mons, Mangos |
| Origin | Asian Wildlife Park |
| Status | In-Game (2023) |
| Artist(s) | |
| Lineart | D. Grochowska (2023) |
| Greyscale | D. Grochowska (2023) |
| Colours & patterns | H. Vasseur (2023) |
¶ Conformation
Despite their name, Mongolian Horses are short and stocky, with a common height similar to a large pony. They have thick manes and tails, and due to spiritual connections, stallion manes are left long and uncut.[1] These manes and tails pair with their thick coats, which are necessary to survive the extreme seasons (-42°C in winter, +40°C in the summer). As they live in semi-wild conditions, Mongolian Horses' legs and hooves are thick and solid, and do not require regular maintenance. They have great stamina and are able to travel easily through rough terrain. [1]
Unlike most other breeds, Mongolian horses differ in conformation and colour depending on the region the horse comes from. There are four main types (desert, mountain, steppe, and forest), For example, desert horses have the largest hooves while steppe horses are the tallest and fastest.[1] Herdsmen in different regions also often prefer to breed for specific colours, speed, and adaptability, and less for conformation.
¶ Colour Genetics
The Mongolian Horse is an extremely colourful breed, but depending on the region the horse comes from, certain colours will be more common than others. For example, grey is preferred in the northwest Darkhad region.[1]
Mongolian horses are a colourful breed; a variety of colours and white patterns can be seen.
¶ Alleles
All alleles available for the breed can be found below highlighted in green. For better clarity, we bolded alleles that impact coat colours (eg. grey G vs non-grey g).
| Base Colours & Modifiers | ||
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| Extension | Agouti | Grey |
| E, e | A+, A, At, a | G, g |
| Dilutions | ||||
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| Cream-Pearl | Dun | Champagne | Silver | Mushroom |
| CR, n | D, nd1, nd2 | ch | z | n |
| White Patterns | |||||
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| Frame | Appaloosa | PATN1 | MITF | SW2 | KIT |
| n | LP, lp | PATN1, patn1 | SW1, n | sw2 | TO, RN, n |
Please note that the table includes hidden agouti alleles (A+, and At). Besides testable genes, untestable ones are also present: sooty, flaxen, pangaré, PATN2, and white markings (head markings, socks, etc.).
¶ Artwork Updates
The Mongolian Horse was released on October 4th 2023. This breed has a complete set of genes and alleles.[5]
¶ Breed in Real Life
The Mongolian Horse is an ancient breed, with evidence of domesticated horses being used in Mongol and the Asian steppes since 2000 BCE. Additionally, it is believed that this breed has remained mostly unchanged since the time of Genghis Khan (12th and 13th century). They made excellent war horses, due to their stamina, hardiness, self-sufficiency, and their ability to forage.[1][3]
Today, there are more Mongolian Horses in Mongolia than there are people. Additionally, the mares of this breed are used to make fermented milk products, called airag and kumis.[2][3] These are famous drinks from the country that are so nutrient-rich they can be used to substitute meals.[3]
Horse racing is a popular sport in Mongolia, which is why speed is important to Mongolian horse breeders. Aside from regular events, the state Naadam Festival is the most famous, and the best horses from all over Mongolia compete.[2] It is common for only one or two racehorses to be owned by a family, as this allows the family to give their racehorse the best chance at winning. Nowadays, some wealthy people are crossing Mongolian horses with Arabians and Thoroughbreds to create an elite racing horse. However, this practice is raising concerns for the purity of the Mongolian horse as well as welfare issues, as these crossbred horses often struggle with Mongolia's climate and the semi-wild life.[3]
¶ References
- Equus Journeys., The Mongolian horse
https://www.equus-journeys.com/info/the-mongolian-horse-22.html - View Mongolia Travel., Mongolian Horse Facts
https://www.viewmongolia.com/mongolian-horse.html - Globe Trotting., Horse Breed: Mongol
https://www.globetrotting.com.au/horse-breed-mongol/ - The Mid-South Horse Review., The Mighty Mongol Horse
https://www.midsouthhorsereview.com/article/6719 - Horse Reality., October 4th Update Blog Post
https://v2.horsereality.com/news/141/community-update-5th-anniversary-investment-mongolian-horse-release-premium-feature-more