Karabakh horses – Golden glow

Karabakh horses – Golden glow

For millennia, the horse was a faithful friend and companion of man. Despite the development of science and technical progress, in the modern world, interest in horse breeding has not changed at all. In Azerbaijan, which is an integral part of the Turkic world, people from ancient times are engaged in breeding horses. Perhaps the most famous Azerbaijani national breed of horses is the Karabakh horse, whose birthplace is Karabakh. However, it can be said that this breed is distributed throughout the territory of Azerbaijan and is developing well in all regions of our country. Karabakh horses are a symbol of the country’s national heritage.

Karabakh horse breed is called one of the oldest in the world. The homeland of this breed is the highlands of Karabakh. The most typical representatives of this breed were kept at the Agdam stud farm, which is considered the breeding core for the Karabakh breed.

Modern Karabakh horses are medium-sized animals, about 144-154 cm high at the withers, with a neck of medium length, a small head, a deep and wide chest, and well-developed muscles. Horses of this breed are distinguished by clear and fast movements, harmonious physique. Precisely because of this, in folklore, the horses of the Karabakh breed were often compared to gazelles. Karabakh horses have a beautiful color. The color of the Karabakh breed can be red, buckthorn, brown, bay, gray or golden-red, which is also called the “golden glow”.

Karabakh racers are calm and friendly animals. For many centuries, these horses were the pride of the Karabakh khans’ stables. The main advantages of the horses of this breed are endurance and loyalty to the owner.

Karabakh horses were also successful in Europe: the golden-bay Karabakh stallion Khan, presented at an exhibition in Paris in 1867, surprised visitors with its beauty and sturdy build. 

The wealth of the Karabakh horse breed is preserved and today is supported by horse breeders of Azerbaijan. 

The Karabakh Horses left a good impression of on Queen Elizabeth II. 

Fifteen glorious Karabakh Horses and a team of dancers from the Azerbaijan State Song and Dance Ensemble named after Fikrat Amirov performed at the final night of the Royal Windsor Horse Show (11-15 May) to celebrate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Karabakh Horses left a good impression of on Queen Elizabeth II. The Majesty Queen praised the magnificence of the horses and the excellent skills of the riders.