Turkoman horse
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The Turkoman horse, or Turkmene, is an Oriental horse breed from the steppes of Central Asia. It influenced many modern horse breeds, including the Thoroughbred horse. Modern descendants include the Akhal-Teke,[1] the Iomud, the Goklan and Nokhorli.[2] The Turkmen is only bred in north-east Iran.[3] There are about 3000 animals. The population is at risk.[4]
Characteristics
The Turkoman horse has a slender body, a straight profile, long neck, and sloping shoulders. They have long and muscular legs. The horses range from 15–16 hands. The Turkoman is noted for its endurance and good resistance to diseases. They are used for racing.[3]
Turkmen influence on European horse breeds
The Turkoman horse have influenced the English
Turkoman horses, aside from being occasional gifts of state, were often brought into Western Europe by various individuals, mostly connected with the military in some way. Some of these horses have had a profound impact on various European warmblood breeds.
References
- ^ PMID 28669755.
- ^ Firouz, Louise (19 March 2012). "A Look at the Turkoman Horse in Iran". Museum of the Horse. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
- ^ a b Search for Iran, Horse and then select Turkmen, Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS), Food and Agriculture Organization
- ^ Turkemin Transboundary, Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS), Food and Agriculture Organization
Further reading
- Heritage of Central Asia, from Antiquity to the Turkish Conquest, R. Frye
- Illustrated Book of the Horse, S. Sidney, Wilshire Book Company, 1875
- Authentic Arabian Horse and His Descendants, Lady Wentworth, 1945
- Rewriting the Stud Book, Melanie Cabel-Allerstone, Country Life, January 1993
- Illustrated Book of the Horse, S. Sidney, Wilshire Book Company, 1875
- http://www.lrgaf.org/articles/foundation-turks.htm