Origin
Hungary
History
The Gidran Arab is as important a breed as any of those that originated at Mezóhegyes. It may be considered to be the Hungarian version of the Anglo-Arabian. It traces back to the chestnut Arabian, Gidran Senior, who was of the prominent Siglavy strain, and was imported from Arabia in 1816. He was put to a Spanish-bred-mare, Arrogante, and this resulted in the birth of the stallion Gidran II, in 1820 who became the breed´s foundation sire. He was first mated with mares of a variety of different and even local breeds. Then English Thoroughbreds were increasingly introduced, followed by more Arabian infusions in order to fix the type.
As the Gidran now exists only in small numbers, the primary task on the breeding agenda is maintenance of the gene pool to prevent genetic erosion. The breed is also bred at Sütveny, and in Romania and Bulgaria. Selection of breeding stock is directed to conformation and type, and candidates for brood stock must pass tests under saddle or in harness.
Description
- Head:
elegant and proportional to the body mass - Conformation:
it has a bigger frame than the Arabian.
-neck, slightly arched and muscular
-shoulder, muscled with good slope
-back and loins, tight
-barrel, deep and well sprung
-strong joints
-legs well muscled with short cannons
-feet of natural good shape with hard horn - Average height:
16.1 to 17 h.h. - Colour:
the usual colour of the Gidran is chestnut, but all colours common to the Arab horse occur in this breed - Temperament:
Gidran Senior was described as being „very tempestuous". This reputation has been inherited by his descendants, who are regarded as being spirited and very courageous - Today:
Gidran horses can be classified as a warmblood saddle and harness type, useful for farming, saddle, touring and equipage sports.
