Uzunyayla
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Country of originTurkey
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| Colour | dark colours or grey |
The Uzunyayla or Circassian is a Turkish breed of horse. It originates in, and is named for, the Uzun Yayla plateau in Kayseri Province, in central Anatolia.[4]: 511 It is used both as a pack animal and as a riding horse. The coat may be of any of the usual dark colours, or may be grey. The horses usually stand between 144 and 154 cm at the withers.[4]: 511
No population data has ever been reported to DAD-IS for the breed; in 2025 its conservation status was unknown.[2]
