Turkmenistan Category

Breeds of horse found in Turkmenistan, a Central Asian country which is mostly desert. The Turkoman Horse is among the great-grandfather of many modern breeds, as they gave rise to Arabian, Barb and Akhal-Teke breeds.

Turkoman Horse

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Also called the Turk, Turkmene, Turkmen and Turkmenian, the ancient Turkoman breed is thought to be extinct in its pure form. Horses bred in Turkmenistan are still called by the same name, however the purest descendants of this ancient breed are the Barb, Akhal-Teke and Iomud.
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Iomud Horse

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Also called the Iomudskaya and Yamud, the Iomud comes from Turkmenistan and is a descendant of the ancient Turkmenian breed that was developed by the Iomud tribe in southern Turkmenia.
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Goklan Horse

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With the exception of the Yabou, the Goklan horse is the heaviest descendant of the old Turanian horse that was bred by the Goklan Turkoman that border Iran. This is a mountainous region, so these animals were well-suited for difficult footing.
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Akhal-Teke Horse

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Known for their greyhound-like appearance and coats that often gleam with a metallic shimmer, the Akhal-Teke horse is one of the easiest breeds to recognize by sight. They are quite simply built for speed and stamina in hot weather.
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