{"id":365,"date":"2010-08-09T01:52:42","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T01:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=365"},"modified":"2025-10-29T00:08:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T00:08:58","slug":"caspian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/caspian","title":{"rendered":"Caspian Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

One of the world’s ancient horse bloodlines, Caspian Horses represent the link between the early Equus and the hot-blooded horses of the deserts and plateaus.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

An ancient breed that was recently re-discovered, the Caspian was spotted in 1965 in Amol on the shores of the Caspian Sea, where they had roamed for over 3000 years. There is also evidence of these miniature horse-type ponies in Kermanshah, between Baghdad and Tehran.<\/p>\n

Since then research into the origins of this breed indicates that the Caspian bloodline pre-dates the Arabian horse<\/a>. Because of their old blood, they have a few conformational differences that set them apart from all other breeds. Today Caspians are bred in the UK, North and South America, Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n

According to DAD-IS this breed is at risk, endangered maintained and as of 2023 there were between 500-1500 of them left. The Equus Survival Trust lists them as critical with an estimated breeding population of less than 400.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 10-12 hands
\nTechnically a pony, however retains horse features on a smaller scale
\nNatural jumping ability
\nTough hooves<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Short head with vaulted forehead, with fine, thin skin
\nLong gracefully arched neck
\nSloped shoulders resulting in long low stride
\nHindquarters are strong and proportionate
\nHigh set tail, carried high in action
\nMane and tail grow long and luxurious<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Most solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Ideal mount for children
\nSpirited but kind
\nAdaptable to harness<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Pleasure riding
\nShow pony
\nHarness racing and competition<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

*All links open in a new window<\/small>
\nCaspian Horse Society UK<\/a>
\nCaspian Horse Society of the Americas<\/a>
\nCaspian Horse Breeders Association<\/a>
\nInternational Caspian Society <\/a><\/p>\n

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Video<\/h3>\n