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Dilbaz Horse

Country of Origin: Azerbaijan

Dilbaz Horse

Intro

Also called the Deliboz, Daliboz & Delibozskaya, the Dilbaz is a domestic breed from Ganja-Kazakh and Shaki-Zagataia Regions of Azerbaijan.

Origins

The Dilbaz originated at the end of the 18th century & is a composite of local Azerbaijan stock crossed with Arabian and Turkish bloodlines. Their bloodlines are similar to the Karabakh & a descendant of the ancient Azerbaijan breed.

In 1943 state breeding cooperatives were established to to improve horse populations and since 1950 the Dilbaz breed has been further improved through Arabian and Tersk blood.

Features

Average height 14.2 hands
Many possess a natural pacing gait

Physique

Head is clean & short with a broad forehead
Neck is heavy & compact
Body is massive with a clean top line
Legs are clean & well proportioned

Traditional Colors

Predominately grey & bay

Temperament

Uncertain temperament is characteristic of this breed.

Use

Riding horse
Pack animal
Improving other breeds

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Country of Origin: Azerbaijan | Colors: ,
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