The curly coat is what sets the Bashkir Curly apart from other horse breeds. There are many coat patterns with varying degrees of curliness ranging from crushed velvet to wavy to tight curls over the entire body. The breed is most known for the long curls that are characteristic of its winter coat, which is shed during the summer months. Despite the abundance of hair, it often proves to be non-allergic even to those who normally have problems. Curls are also found in the mane, which splits down the middle so that curly ringlets hang on both sides.
Some horses completely shed the fine hair of their mane and tail during the summer.
Under a microscope, it appears round rather than flat like regular horse hair. Foals are born with thick, crinkly coats and beautiful curly eyelashes. They have an immediate affectionate disposition and when they are at play, they move at a bold trot with their tails straight up in the air. The breed comes in all colors because is has been crossed with other breeds. This includes Appaloosa and Pinto markings.