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Plateau Persian Horse
On the central Persian plateau, a rough mountain country inhabited by nomadic tribes, several similar strains of horse have come into being over the centuries. Among them are the Shirazi, Quashquai, Basseri, Bakhtiari and some Persian Arab types. Very recently these horses have been grouped together by the Royal Horse Society of Iran under the single heading Plateau Persian. Two of the most popular of the Plateau Persian strains are the Darashouri and the Jaf; but before these are described mention must be made of a horse that is not a Plateau Persian at all but a new breed created from it — the Pahlavan. The Pahlavan, bred primarily by the Shah, is a thorough bred- Plateau Persian-Arab cross standing 15.2-16hh and possessing strength, elegance and great beauty. Also in the Imperial stables is another tall, strong horse that is gaining popularity in Iran — the Anglo-Persian, whose blood-lines need no explaining. Persian horses are famous across the world for its qualities. Over the centuries Persia has gained acknowledgement for producing small sized horse varieties. Plateau Persian horse is one such kind of horse breed which is similar to the desert Arabian horse. Inhabited by nomadic tribes to the plateau region of Persia, the Persian horse is an elegant strain. This horse breed is cultivated in harsh climatic conditions and born out of natural selection. Breeds like Shirazi, Quashquai, Basseri, Bakhtiari are also nurtured in a similar way. Of late, these strains were grouped together under Plateau Persian horses by the Royal Horse Society of Iran. Besides the varieties mentioned above, Darashouri and the Jaf horse breed are the popular breeds. Anglo-Persian variety is also famous in Iran. On the whole, plateau Persian horses have earned recognition to Iran due to the traits like enduring strength, grace and good looks. Characteristics of Plateau Persian horse:
Persian horses have always maintained the tradition of being the most useful horse breed that is usually cheap. The name Persian Arab covers different regional strains. These varieties are spanned across Iran and named after the families that bred them. Some people describe this breed as Asil, Tazi or Arab Horse that has two different meanings. These are: Arab and Galloping. Persian horses were the primary means of transportation until the invention of motor vehicles. Later on, the horses were used for sports like Arab racing and other pleasure activities. This way, the breed remained a favorite for a long time due to its utility. But still it observed a considerable decrease in numbers. The major reason behind this was the African horse sickness that affected Iran in the 1950s. Apart from this, the Iran-Iraq war also caused a great loss to the Persian Arab horses in Khuzestan and its sub-strains. Khuzestan is a land of pure-breed horse varieties where set rules on selective breeding process is practiced. Fascination for Persian horses is a never ending passion. Their role in the development of world horse breed is significant as Iranians are believed to be the first to begin domestication of horses. Modern horse breeds owe a lot to them as Persian horses have inspired their breeding. Plateau Persian horses are surely going to remain as a most preferred horse breed for a longer period.
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Iran has been producing exquisite small riding horses for more than 2,500years. The animals are akin to the desert Arabian, and show much the same elegance and fire and air — hardly surprising, since they were produced by the same ruthless natural selection, nurtured in the same inhospitable climate, fed a diet that was often meager, and conditioned in a tough and harsh terrain.