Kabarda, Kabard or Kabarid are simply alternative ways of referring to the Kabar people of the northern Caucasus more commonly known by the plural term Kabardin (or Kebertei as they term themselves). Originally they comprised the semi-nomadic eastern branch of what was once the Adyghe tribal fellowship. They number around 391,000 (as of 1989), living mainly in Kabardino-Balkaria, a republic in the Russian Federation. Most Kabards are SunniMuslims. They speak Kabardian, a North West Caucasian language that represents the easternmost outpost of the Circassian language group.
The Kabardin horse is the most significant and useful from the various types of breeds bred around the Kavkaz (Caucasus).
As most mountain horses the Kabardin hind stand is cow-hocked, which is very helpful when traveling down the steep mountains terrains, especial when they are carrying heavy burden/load, they must break with the front legs while getting wider support (balance) with the hind.
The Kabardin of the Mongolian type is somewhat smaller and the height in the withers fluctuate around 140 cm.
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