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Gidran Horse Breed

Hungary
Animal
Horse
Origin
Hungary

Read from Wikipedia and Wikidata on 2 Oct 2026.

The Gidran, also called Gidrán or Hungarian Anglo-Arab, is a horse breed developed in Hungary from bloodstock that included Arabian horses. Every member is chestnut. The breed is endangered, with about 200 living representatives worldwide. The available facts do not record its height, weight, lifespan, or original working role.

What the Gidran is

The Gidran is a horse breed developed in Hungary. It is also known as Gidrán or Hungarian Anglo-Arab.

Its foundation included Arabian bloodstock, and all members are chestnut.

Getting to know the breed

The breed’s story begins in Hungary. Readers can place it alongside other horse breeds from Hungary when comparing origins.

The available facts identify its ancestry and coat color but do not give height, weight, lifespan, or a stated breeding job.

Distinctive points

The Gidran has a clear Hungarian origin and a documented connection to Arabian bloodstock.

Its chestnut color is consistent across the breed, giving the Gidran a defining visual trait.

What to keep in mind

The Gidran is endangered. About 200 living representatives are reported worldwide.

Availability

No purchase price or other cost is provided for the Gidran.

Who may need another breed

People who need published height, weight, or lifespan figures before choosing a horse should compare other entries in horse breeds.

A rare Hungarian breed

The Gidran suits readers interested in Hungarian horse history, Arabian influence, and rare breeds with a consistent chestnut coat.

Those seeking detailed physical or lifespan records will need information beyond the facts available here.

What stands out

  • Developed in Hungary, with a clearly documented national origin.
  • Includes Arabian horse bloodstock in its foundation.
  • Every member of the breed is chestnut.
  • Its rarity is documented at about 200 living representatives worldwide.

Worth knowing

  • The breed is endangered.
  • Only about 200 living representatives are reported worldwide.

Suits

  • Readers tracing Hungarian horse breeds
  • People interested in Arabian-influenced horse breeds
  • Those studying rare horse populations

Think twice if

  • You need recorded height, weight, or lifespan before choosing a horse
  • You want documented temperament, health, or care information

In short

The Gidran is a Hungarian horse breed shaped in part by Arabian bloodstock. Its chestnut coat is a defining feature shared by every member. Its small worldwide population makes it an endangered breed, with about 200 representatives reported. This profile is useful for tracing origin and ancestry. It is not a full selection guide because no height, weight, lifespan, temperament, health, care, or working-purpose figures are recorded in the available facts.

Questions

Where did the Gidran originate?

The Gidran was developed in Hungary.

What other names does the Gidran use?

It is also called Gidrán or Hungarian Anglo-Arab.

What horses influenced the Gidran?

Its bloodstock included the Arabian horse.

What color is the Gidran?

All members of the breed are chestnut.

How many Gidrans are alive?

The breed is endangered, with about 200 living representatives worldwide.

How tall does a Gidran grow?

The available facts do not provide a height figure.

More horse breeds from Hungary

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