town, northern Bulgaria. It lies a few miles east of the Vit River, which is a tributary of the Danube. At one time a Thracian settlement called ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/80
The Pleven is a Bulgarian breed of riding and competition horse developed since 1898 from Arabian Horse mares and local Russian stallions and later Gidran stallions, the breed being recognised in 1951. The Pleven stands between 15.2 and 16 hands high and is chestnut in colour with natural carriage and presence and a natural jumping ability. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BPA.HTM