Also called the Deliboz<\/em>, Daliboz<\/em> and Delibozskaya<\/em>, the Dilbaz is a domestic breed from Ganja-Kazakh and Shaki-Zagataia Regions of Azerbaijan. The Dilbaz originated at the end of the 18th century and is a composite of local Azerbaijan stock crossed with Arabian<\/a> and Turkish bloodlines. Their genetics are similar to the Karabakh<\/a> as they are both descendants of the ancient Azerbaijan breed<\/a>. <\/p>\n In 1943 state breeding cooperatives were established to to improve horse populations and since 1950 the Dilbaz breed has been further improved through Arabian and Tersk blood. <\/p>\n Average height 14.2 hands Head is clean and short with a broad forehead Predominately grey<\/a> and bay<\/a><\/p>\n Uncertain temperament is characteristic of this breed.<\/p>\n Riding horse Horses of Azerbaijan A Historical Survey<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMany possess a natural pacing gait<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nNeck is heavy and compact
\nBody is massive with a clean top line
\nLegs are clean and well proportioned<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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\nPack animal
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