A group of genuine Turkmen horses at Raz and Jargalan region. Iran, Northern Khorasan Province.


The Turkoman horse, or Turkmene, was an Oriental horse breed from the steppes of Central Asia, now represented by the modern Akhal-Teke. They influenced many modern horse breeds, including the Thoroughbred horse. Some horses bred in Iran and Turkmenistan today are still referred to as Turkoman, and have similar characteristics.


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Location: Iran, Northern Khorasan Province, Raz and Jargalan region.
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