Distinguishing Features of the Rare Caspian Horse

The Caspian horse is an ancient breed that dates back 5,000 years and was only rediscovered by society in 1965 by an American living in Iran named Louise Firouz. There are an estimated 900 Caspians in the world today which makes this breed very rare. Many people have never even seen one of these horses. They resemble the Arabian in appearance, with some differences. In this article you will learn more about this exotic and intelligent horse. You may even decide that you have got to own one of these exquisite creatures.

Like the Arabian, this breed has a delicate bone structure with dished face. The eyes protrude and the nostrils are wide. The flowing tail is carried high, the legs are long and lean. The overall appearance is one of refinement and elegance. However, the difference between this horse and the Arabian is size. Caspians are pony sized creatures but they are not ponies. Their proportions are perfect and their gaits are distinct although these equines only stand at an average of 10 to 13 hands. These horses look like small versions of larger horses like Arabians or Thoroughbreds. If you were looking at a picture of one of these horses by itself you may figure it for larger than it is. Only when compared against other breeds can the size of Caspians be effectively noticed.

Modern breeders are being very careful when it comes to breeding Caspians. They select only the finest stallions and mares to produce foals with desirable characteristics. These horses come in a variety of colors with the most popular being bay, chestnut and gray. Every now and then you might get a foal with a buckskin or black colored coat. Gray Caspians may turn whiter over the years or begin to acquire some dappling. Some horses feature a dorsal stripe down the back. The texture of the coat is silky and fine in the warmer months and denser in the colder months. This makes this horse optimal for many different climates.

Caspian horses feature oval hooves and are very agile. These horses move very similar to deer as is befitting a horse originating from a rough, mountainous region. The Iranian terrain helped these equines develop agility, speed and endurance. They are not graziers, but rather browsers. Caspians make ideal horses for youngsters not only because of their diminutive size but also their intelligent, gentle and trainable temperaments.



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