The horse breeding tradition has long been popular among the Turkmen people living in Golestan. Today, this territory is famous not only in the country but also in the world for breeding mares.
Since ancient times, Turkmen people have raised horses. These horses are famous not only in Iran but also in the world. In Golestan province in addition to Gonbad Kavus horse racing track, there are two tracks in Aq Qala and Bandar Torkaman. Turkmen horses usually classified into two groups: Iomud and Akhal-Teke. The Akhal-Teke group of Turkmen horses train in Turkmenistan and the Iomud horses in Iran.
The Iomud horse group has a very delicate, so strong, and it can withstand intense heat. This horse is perfect for racing and riding long distances.
This type of horse has a shorter head and neck than the Akhal-Teke, but is higher stability and has a height of 147 to 155 cm. Turkmen horses are usually gray and, unlike other horses, this horse has a flat abdomen. Iomud horses have great joints.
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