The oldest stud farm in Russia.

in #travel7 years ago (edited)

I would like to tell you about the recent fascinating journey.

         A small foreword.

         Every time I was driving by car and seeing horses outside my wife, my wife got wild delight from their kind and she burst out "Oooh, horse riding" I could not help noticing it and somehow I decided to surprise her. I knew that in our Voronezh region there is one very famous stud farm, it was decided to go there.

         This Khrenovskaya stud farm - the birthplace of the Oryol trotter - is the oldest stud farm in Russia. It was founded on October 24, 1776 by Count Alexei Grigorievich Orlov-Chesmensky. Located in the southeast of the Voronezh region.

        The complex of buildings of the Khrenovo stud farm was erected from 1810 to 1818 according to the designs of the famous architect DI Zhilyardi. On the territory there is also a manor, in which now the museum

Model of the complex

Gallery of the most illustrious pupils

The monument to the founder of the stud farm Alexei Orlov

So there pass trainings here

Other sights of the plant

After excursions around the complex, you could feed the horses with sahar or carrots, and also take a ride on them.

Young foals

And this is a working breed, draft. They have short limbs, strong muscles

The stud farm is open to those who love horses, horse riding, outdoor activities and all others.