What is a Caspian Horse?
The Caspian horse is a truly unique breed of horse which was actually once believed to be extinct. Numbers of Caspian horses worldwide are still extremely low, but thanks to the word of dedicated enthusiasts, it appears that the breed is far less threatened than it once was. Extensive Caspian studs can be found in both the United States and Britain, and they are well worth visiting if you have an opportunity to do so. Not only are Caspians beautiful to see, but they also represent a form of missing link in the history of the horse. The history of the Caspian horse is ancient. These small, fine boned, strong, and fiery tempered horses appear to have been domesticated around 3000 BCE in what is now known as Iran. Numerous works of art from the period depict Caspian horses pulling chariots, carrying kings, and working on farms in the region. However, traces of the breed began to disappear around 1000 CE, until the 1960s, when an American woman named Louise Firouz stumbled across a stallio
