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Azerbaijan horse
| Country Of Origin | Azerbaijan |
| History and Background | The Azerbaijan is a saddle horse that comes from regions of Azerbaijan, as well as parts of Georgia and Armenia. This breed has long been native to the area and are well adapted to herd life. Developed as a saddle-pack animal, this breed was also favored as a war horse due to their robust character. The Azerbaijan stock has been enhanced with both Arabian and Tersk blood. This breed is known for an unstable temperament (due to largely wild herding instincts) and their natural pacing gait. This breed originated from Azerbaijan, a region that was part of the former Soviet Union. Its origins are suspected to be ancient (though there are little records) and its genetics are thought to be influenced by both the Karabakh and Persian horse breeds. The economic and political conditions of ancient Caucasus led residents to develop a saddle-pack horse capable of traveling long distances at a fast pace, of which the Azerbaijan was found to be the most ideal for their needs. It was also greatly admired throughout the region because of its power and speed, especially during times of war |
| Use Today | Transportation, Pack horse, Racehorses |
| Height | 12.1 to 14 hands high (48-56 inches, 120-142 centimeters) |
| Colour | Bay, Black, Buckskin, Chestnut, Dun, Grey, Palomino |
| Characteristics | The Azerbaijan is shaped a bit like a wedge, but well-proportioned nonetheless. It has a short but muscular back, strong legs, firm hooves, and thin, short ears. However, its most noticeable characteristic is its wide, well-developed chest. Its expressive eyes are a bit large for its head, which it proudly carries high. In fact, apart from its size, the Azerbaijan looks the part of a war horse. The Azerbaijan is a swift and agile horse, which enables it to handle mountainous terrain at a fast pace. Riders also love its wide, straight back, its sense of balance, and its natural, easy gait -- all which makes the prone less prone to accidents, vital for mountain riders. The mane of an Azerbaijan is not long and flowing like that of other horses, but rather sparse and short. Its hair, meanwhile, is thin, fine, and gray or bay in colour. However, you will see an Azerbaijan in sorrel, buckskin, or black on occasion. The breed's rarest colour: palomino. Healthy with a long life span Natural sense of balance Can be a natural pacer Can have a lengthwise fold in their tongue which gives the impression of a forked tongue |
| Personality and Temperament | Highly strung and full of vigor Fast |
| Other Considerations | Types; Daliboz horse on Azerbaijan's stampDaliboz, formed in the Qazakh, Agstafa and Tovuz regions of Azerbaijan. Some early sources describe it as the "Kazakh" horse. The Daliboz types has a clean, short head with a broad forehead and narrow nose, a compact heavy neck, a ribbed massive body with a good top line and an even, long back and loin. Legs are clean and well proportioned and the cannon bone girth is larger than that of other horses. They usually have a pacing or racking gait. A unique feature is a peculiar lengthwise fold on the tongue giving the impression of a forked tongue. Average withers height is 152 cm, chest girth 172 cm and cannon bone girth 19.4 They are often used as riding and racing horses. Quba horse. Shirvan horse |
