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Hungarian Sport Horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Sport horse
- Origin
- Hungary
- Height
- 1.657 cm
The Hungarian Sport Horse, or Magyar sportló, is a modern sport-horse breed from Hungary. It was developed at the Hungarian State Stud Mezőhegyes in Békés county, in the Southern Great Plain of southeastern Hungary. The recorded height is 1.657 meters. Its documented population stood at 1,091 at the end of 2012.
What it is
The Hungarian Sport Horse is a modern Hungarian breed of sporting horse. Its type is sport horse, and its recorded origin is Hungary.
Where it began
Breeding took place at the Hungarian State Stud Mezőhegyes in Békés county, in Hungary’s Southern Great Plain region. The same stud also developed the Furioso-North Star, Gidran and Nonius breeds.
Defining facts
The breed has a recorded height of 1.657 meters. It is associated with modern sport-horse breeding in Hungary.
Points to note
The documented population was 1,091 at the end of 2012. The breed’s history is closely linked to the Mezőhegyes state stud and the Hungarian sport-horse breeding association.
Pricing
A breed profile does not set a purchase price.
Who should look elsewhere
Readers seeking a horse outside the sport-horse type should compare other horse breeds. For Hungarian options, see horse breeds from Hungary.
Verdict
Choose the Hungarian Sport Horse if you are researching a modern sporting breed with documented Hungarian roots. Its identity is clear: a 1.657-meter horse developed at Mezőhegyes. The record also places it among the breeds shaped by that state stud, alongside Furioso-North Star, Gidran and Nonius. The available population figure dates to the end of 2012, so it describes that point in time rather than a current count.
What stands out
- Modern sport-horse type from Hungary
- Developed at the Mezőhegyes state stud
- Recorded height of 1.657 meters
- Related Mezőhegyes breeds include Gidran and Nonius
Worth knowing
- Population figure is reported for the end of 2012
- Its documented identity is specific to the sport-horse type
- Origin is tied to one Hungarian state stud
Suits
- Readers researching Hungarian sport-horse breeds
- Comparing breeds developed at Mezőhegyes
Think twice if
- You are looking for a non-sport horse type
- You need a breed outside Hungary’s Mezőhegyes tradition
In short
The Hungarian Sport Horse is a modern sporting breed from Hungary, developed at the Mezőhegyes state stud in Békés county. Its recorded height is 1.657 meters, and its documented population was 1,091 at the end of 2012. This profile suits readers comparing Hungarian sport-horse origins and scale. Look to broader horse-breed listings if you want a different type or a breed not tied to Mezőhegyes.
Questions
What is the Hungarian Sport Horse?
It is a modern Hungarian breed of sporting horse, also called Magyar sportló.
Where did the Hungarian Sport Horse originate?
It originated in Hungary and was developed at the Hungarian State Stud Mezőhegyes.
How tall is the Hungarian Sport Horse?
Its recorded height is 1.657 meters.
What was it bred for?
It was developed as a sport horse.
Where is Mezőhegyes?
The stud is in Békés county, in the Southern Great Plain region of southeastern Hungary.
Which breeds were developed at the same stud?
The Furioso-North Star, Gidran and Nonius were also developed at Mezőhegyes.
How many Hungarian Sport Horses were recorded?
The total number was reported as 1,091 at the end of 2012.
More horse breeds from Hungary
Gidran Hungary Photo: Siheder · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Kisber Felver Hungary Photo: én · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Nonius horse Hungary Weight 550 kg Photo: Tommy lieven · Public domain 
Other sport horse breeds
Belgian Warmblood Belgium Photo: Isiwal · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Photo credits13 photographs on this page
- Hungarian Sport Horse — Joe Haupt · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Gidran — Siheder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Kisber Felver — én · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Nonius horse — Tommy lieven · Public domain · file page
- Shagya Arabian — Véronique Mestre Gibaud · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Warmblood — Josette · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Anglo European — Tsaag Valren · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Argentinian Warmblood — Nordlicht8 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Australian Warmblood — Olaf Kosinsky · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · file page
- Bavarian Warmblood — Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Belgian Sport Horse — Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Belgian Warmblood — Isiwal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Brandenburger — Florence.Skowron · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
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