Afghanistan Category

Breeds of horse found in Afghanistan, which has a long and distinguished history of equine culture. They do not keep studbooks or have official breeding programs, so their horses are highly localized. Instead of breeds, there are a variety of types found in the country, all falling under the common name Afghan horse.

Yargha Horse

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A small riding horse from Afghanistan, the Yargha is an important horse in the country. This is perhaps the archetype of the Afghan horse and is an ancient variety with Mongolian and Arabian blood.
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Waziri Horse

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A light riding horse from Afghanistan, the Waziri Horse probably has the same ancestors as the Baluchi of Pakistan. They are a cross between Afghan horses and Arabian.
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Tooraq Horse

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A light riding horse from Afghanistan, the Tooraq horse is not a breed, but a type of horse found in the country.
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Samand Horse

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A light riding horse from Afghanistan, the Samand Horse is not a breed, but rather a type of horse found in the country. This type is known for their incredible speed.
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Qazal Horse

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A light riding horse from Afghanistan, the Qazal is not an actual breed but more a type of horse found in the country. The word for Afghan horses with a light coat is qazal, so this type is known for their coloring.
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Mazari Horse

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A light riding horse from Afghanistan, the Mazari is named for the people who raise them.
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Kohband Horse

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A hardy mountain horse from Afghanistan, the Kohband is more of a type than a breed and are bred in a mountainous area in the north of the country, in the northwestern part of the province of Kapisa.
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Herati Horse

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A light riding horse from Afghanistan, the Herati is more of a type than a breed and are known for being mounts for the Afghan resistance during the border crisis in the late 19th century.
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Dawand Horse

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A sport horse from Afghanistan, the Dawand is more of a type than a breed and are known particularly for their great speed. This is the fastest of the Afghan horse types and is generally reserved for the most experienced riders.
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Buzkashi Horse

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A sport horse from Afghanistan, the Buzkashi is more of a type than a breed, a type specifically bred for the game of buzkashi from which it gets its name.
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