Qatgani Horse

Intro

A light riding horse of Mongolian type from Afghanistan, the Qatgani is a type of Afghan horse.

Origins

Unfortunately there are no official studbooks or centralized breeding programs in Afghanistan. While the country cherishes a long and distinguished equine culture, information about the animals is difficult to find. There are not specific breeds in the country, but more types that all fall under the broad category of Afghan horses. This type is found in the former province of Qataghan (or Kataghan) from which it takes its name.

Features

Average height 14-14.3 hands
Mane and tail hair is fine

Physique

Head has straight profile
Neck is short
Shoulders are sloping
Chest is narrow
Back is short
Legs are strong
Hooves are hard

Traditional Colors

Generally chestnut, black, bay, brown or grey

Temperament

Fast and strong
Calm and robust

Use

Transportation
Riding
Light draft
Sport

Top image from Françoise Foliot under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license