Intro
Also known as Bagazan, Baguezzan and Kinaboutout, the Bagzan horse is a light saddle horse which comes from their namesake Bagzane Mountains in Niger. While they don’t appear to be an official breed, they are usually considered a strain of the Arewa with notable Arabian influence.
Origins
This breed is deeply ingrained in the mythology of the nomadic Tuareg people who keep them, although some oral traditions say their foundation studs were from out of the area, but they were always bred to local mares. The Bagzan is given legendary status among their people and are valuable mounts, which are given burial rites when they die.
Features
Average height 13.8 hands
Physique
Head is short and square with a broad forehead
Eyes are expressive
Ears are short
Neck is high set
Chest is wide
Back is short and straight
Hindquarters are round
Tail is high set
Legs are slender
Feet are hard
Traditional Colors
Generally grey or black but can also be found in other colors
Temperament
Hardy and energetic
Use
Riding
Warfare
Prestige