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Intro<\/h3>\n

Also called Karabakhskaya, Lower Caucasus and Garabakh, the Karabakh horse is an ancient saddle breed that was developed in Nagorny Karabakh in Azerbaijan.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Coming from an area well known for producing good horses, the breed was created by crossing native Azerbaijan<\/a> animals with Turkmenian<\/a>, Perisan and Arabian<\/a> blood (although the Arabian is perhaps the most evident physically). <\/p>\n

The Karabakh breed has been bred and raised in the mountains for a long time and the region has shaped them in many ways. The breed was instrumental in formation of the Don breed <\/a>. Unfortunately an invasion by Iran destroyed many of the stud farms and others were forced to flee which took a toll on breed numbers. <\/p>\n

Today very few purebred animals remain. Although several breeding programs have been established to preserve their bloodlines, unfortunately none of them have been wildly successful.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 14.1 – 14.3 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is small and clean with a straight profile
\nEyes are alert and expressive
\nNeck is average in length and set high
\nChest is deep
\nLegs are well set
\nHooves are small, hard and solid
\nSkin is soft and thin<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

chestnut<\/a> | grey<\/a> | bay<\/a> | buckskin<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Calm and rational<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Improving other breeds
\nRiding horse<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

Horses of Azerbaijan A Historical Survey<\/a><\/p>\n

Video<\/h3>\n