Tajikistan Category

Breeds of horse found in Tajikistan, a mountainous nation in Central Asia. There are only two breeds found in the country and they are both hardy, adaptable types.

Tajik Riding Horse

Intro

The Tadzhikskaya Verkhovaya or Tajik Riding Horse was a saddle type bred for about 30 years under the USSR.
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Lokai Horse

Intro

Also called Lokaiskaya, the Lokai is a saddle breed of Asian descent that is bred in central and southern Tajikistan. They were developed by the Uzbek Lokai tribe in the 16th century in an attempt to improve the native local breeds.
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Karabair Horse

Intro

Also called the Karabairskaya, the Karabair breed is one of the most ancient breeds originating in central Asia. They were developed in what is now known as Uzbekistan and northern Tajikistan, which are both areas known for breeding high quality horseflesh.
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