Adaev is short for Aedaevskaya. This breed originally consisted of two sub-types of Kazakh horses, the Adaev horse and the Dzhab or Jabe Horse. However, because the Adaev breed was used extensively to improve the Jabe stock, the Adaev breed was nearly decimated. An increased interest in preserving bloodlines of the breed, 27,000 Adaev horses were gathered by breeders in 1985 to restore it number. The breeders then worked toward refining the breed by mixing Kazakh blood with that of Don, Thoroughbred and Orlov Trotter. As a result, the Adaev is a much better riding horse. However, it is not as well suited for harsh environments as the Kazakh.

ORIGINS
The Adaev is native to the Caspian Depression of Kazakhstan and is part of the Kazakh breed which dates back to the 5th century B.C.

PHYSICAL FEATURES / PHYSIQUE
The Adaev horse stands from 13 to 14.1 hands or 52 to 56 inches high. Its height at the withers is 136 to140 cm or 53 to 55 inches. It comes in colors of chestnut, grey, bay, cream or palomino, chestnut, dun, and bay and grey. The Adaev has a well-defined form and bone structure. It has a deep trunk and and its joints and tendons are clearly defined. The Adaev's head is large and lean and well-proportioned with a long, straight back and neck. Their ears are of various lengths and they have wide nostrils. Because of its thin skin, its veins are visible on the surface. Its coat is well developed in the winter with a long mane and tail and some feather on its legs. The Adeav horse tends to have more problems with hooves and legs than a Kazakh. A narrow chest and too light bone can sometimes occur due to the primitive management conditions.

There are three types of the Adaev breed; Massive, Medium, and Light. The Massive type is a much more aggressively type. It is well balanced with a massive body and skeleton. The Massive type is known for its endurance and agility for which it is the most valued type. The Medium and Light Adaevs are used as saddle horses having highly set heads and easy gaits. They are often influenced by Alkal-Teke blood.

TEMPERAMENT
Adaevs are high energy hardy horses having perseverance and readiness.

USES / ASSETS
The Adaev horse is often used for riding and labor on small farms. Mares have long been used for their high yield in milk production. They can produce 11 to 14 liters of milk per day. The milk is usually fermented into a drink called koumiss, which is very healthful and used to cure many ailments. Adaevs are also raised for their meat.