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Bakhtiari horse
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Bakhtiari horse

Country Of Origin Iran
History and Background The Bakhtiari is a variant of the Plateau Persian horse of Iran, sharing basic conformation and heritage. They are mainly bred by the Bakhtiari tribesmen of Khuzestan Province in the south of Iran.
The basis of this breed is the usual strains of Hamdani, Khuhilan, Nesman and other Arabian strains, but those strains have become so mixed that the breed cannot be compared to a purebred Arabian. (In Iran, an Arab is called ‘Asil‘ which means pure).
The Bakhtiari and other Iranian Arab types are lovely animals, but in no way compare to pure Arabians. They are taller, somewhat ‘lankier’, with facial features not as dished. All the same, they are perfectly adapted to the conditions of the area they inhabit and they are valued by their owners.
Use Today Riding horse, Racing horses
Height 14.3 hands high (57 inches, 145 centimeters) Average
Colour Any colour
Characteristics Built for speed and stamina
Personality and Temperament Spirited, intelligent and bold
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