Intro

Azerbaijan is a saddle horse that comes from regions of Azerbaijan, as well as parts of Georgia & Armenia. This breed has long been native to the area & are well adapted to herd life.

Origins

Developed as a saddle-pack animal, this breed was also favoured as a warhorse due to their robust character. The Azerbaijan stock has been enhanced with both Arabian & Tersk blood. This breed is known for an unstable temperament (due to largely wild herding instincts) & their natural pacing gait.

Types of Azerbaijan Horse

These original native animals have given rise to several types of horses bred in the Azerbaijan region – they are generally named for their specific place of breeding. These types are Karabakh horse, Cuban pacers, Shirvan horse & the Deliboz.

Features

Average height 13.1 – 14 hands

Healthy with a long life span

The 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

Physique

Head is wedge-shaped with large, expressive eyes

The neck is high-set, muscular & medium in length

The chest is wide and well-developed

Back is short, straight & wide

Legs are very long & strong with good hooves

Mane & tail are sparse

Traditional Colors

black | chestnut | grey | bay | dun | buckskin & palomino

Temperament

Highly strung & full of vigour

Fast

Use

Racehorses

Packhorse

Transportation