This week’s rare breed comes from Iran & they are a different kind of rare. The Asil horse is rare by design. Named for the region where they are bred in Khuzestan, the bloodlines of the Asil horse have traditionally been kept within local tribes & families.
Mysterious & Secretive
The actual origins of this horse seems to have several theories & it seems that many of the western interpretations of their history are lost in translation. However rock carvings depicting animals similar to this fine Arabian strain have been found in the area that date back 5,000 years.
It’s evident just by looking at them that the Asil is an incredibly fine strain of the Arabian horse, embodying many of the refined traits the breed is known for.
Mysterious & Secretive
Breeding of these animals was thought to bring spiritual & material gain to those who kept them. As in many Arabian strains, mares have always been prized over stallions. Not just for the ability to reproduce, but because during night raids they were less likely to make noise upon smelling other animals.
Learning More
Be sure to check out our own Asil page, as well as the World Arabian Horse Association.
Have Pictures?
As of now we have very few images of the Asil for our informative page on them. If you have images (or information about the breed) you’d be interested in sharing, please get in touch today.