They were developed under persuade of Turkoman, Iranian and then Arabian horses. That has influenced upon riding-horse breeding of southern Russia and several Southern European countries like Poland and France. It was used for development of local horses of the South Caucasus Breeding work
. Once in Agdam horse breeding plant of the Azerbaijan SSR was conducted for improvement of Karabakh horses. Due to its distinctive appearance, extraordinary workability, agility, speed and spirit, the people of Azerbaijan select the Karabakh horse as the national animal of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan’s national animal, Karabakh horse is one of the fastest Horses in the world. The Karabakh horse is a type of horse which is renowned for speed and fortitude. The horse is characteristically hardy, physically powerful, tough and sure-footed stood between 14.1-15.2 hands in height (The height of a horse is measured in hands, 1 hand being the same as 10cm or 4 inches).
The head of the Karabakh horse is small, well-defined, a square shape with a wide forehead, and hefty nostrils. It neck is brawny, average in length, high and graceful. It has a compact body, with precise and intense muscles. The shoulder is habitually upright. It skin is thin and soft along with a glossy coat. The chestnut and bay are the main colors, with a typical golden tint; few are gray, and palominos and buckskins are rare. Most of them weigh around 1,000 pounds.
The national animal of Azerbaijan, Karabakh horses do extremely well in almost all disciplines. Being one of the best racing horse, it also used for combined driving, competitive trail, and endurance riding, eventing, working western events, Dressage, disciplines of all show ring, and as an excellent friend and companion whether in the backyard or on the trail. It is also one of the premier carriage horses in the world. Due to its fast and agility, the Karabakh is known for its endurance and loyalty.
Azerbaijan’s national animal Karabakh have different names for both male and female such as the adult female is called a mare, and a young female is called a filly while adult male is a stallion, and a young male is a colt. Whereas the horse babies of either sex are called as a foal. According to the Oklahoma State University, it is believed that horses were first domesticated in Asia between 3000 and 4000 B.C.
Back then, horses were used mostly for milk and meat. Eventually, horses joined oxen as a form of Horse transportation.