Turkoman horse
The Turkoman horse, or Turkmene, is an Oriental horse breed from the steppes of Central Asia. It influenced many modern horse breeds, including the Thoroughbred horse.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Iran and Turkey |
| Classification | Oriental horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q2460049 |
The Turkoman horse, or Turkmene, is an Oriental horse breed from the steppes of Central Asia. It influenced many modern horse breeds, including the Thoroughbred horse. Modern descendants include the Akhal-Teke, the Iomud, the Goklan and Nokhorli. The Turkmen is only bred in north-east Iran, with only around 3000 left, leaving the population at risk.
It originates in Iran and Turkey. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2460049.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2460049) ยท Wikipedia