Caspian

The Caspian, an ancestor to breeds of light horses and oriental horses, is a rare, but extremely beautiful horse. In 1965, the Caspian was extremely close to becoming extinct. Still a very rare breed of horse, it has been linked to horse breeds that existed 1,000 years ago, such as the prehistoric Persian horse/

Breeding for this horse is somewhat difficult, thanks to the ovulation cycle of mares. Though breeding efforts still continue and the breed is no longer on the brink of extinction, it is still a very rare breed of horse. The Caspian's are typically found in areas of the United States, New Zealand, and Australia.

The Caspian is often used for show and for harness. It has great driving powers, as well as excellent abilities in jumping. The Caspian has many distinct characteristics, such as large eyes on a fine, short head. They also have low, large nostrils, and a small muzzle. The Caspian is a short horse, but well proportioned, with coloring that range from the common chestnut, grey, and bay, to the occasional black colored Caspian.