Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
Ancient Roots
While Armenia isn’t necessarily the first place people think of when horses are mentioned, it could be the place they were first domesticated. The Armenian Highlands possess perfect conditions for horse breeding and their cavalry was one feared in the ancient world. In fact, the oldest known horse manual was written for the Armenian kingdom of Mitanni, dating back to 1345 BC.
Not many countries can prove an equestrian culture older than the one found in Armenia, even if that is not reflected in the number of breeds found there now. Today there is only one living official breed reported as native to the country.
Breeds of Armenia
There are probably more breeds native to the country, but there are only two officially listed. One an extinct breed that were part of the reason that Armenian cavalrymen were so widely respected in the ancient world.
Artsakh Horse
Nisean Horse
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