- Iomud
Infobox Horse
name= Iomud
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altname= Jomud
Yomud
nickname= Iomudskaya (Russian)
Yamud (Iran)
country= Turkmenistan
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std1=The Iomud is a light
horse breed that developed inTurkmenistan as a natural descendant of the ancient Turkmene horses. It is used for riding and light draft work, and is known for its endurance and ability to withstanddesert conditions.Breed History
The Iomud is an ancient breed, closely related to the
Akhal-Teke , and descendant from the old Turkmenian horses. The Iomud was developed in southern Turkmenistan by the Iomud tribe in the Tashauz oasis. During the 14th century, Arabian stallions were used to influence the breed. [http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/iomud/ "Iomud"] "Oklahoma State University". Referenced January 5, 2008. ] Over the centuries the breed has also been influenced by infusions of Kazakh, Mongolian, Turkmene, and more recentlyAkhal-Teke blood."The Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies". Pickeral, Tamsin. Parragon Plus, 2001. ISBN 0752541587]In order to preserve the breed, stud farms were established in Turkmenistan in 1983 and given the responsibility of establishing a breeding nucleus of 240-250 mares, up from early 1980's numbers of 140. A conservation farm was also established in the Kyzyl-Atrek district of Turkmenistan.
Breed Characteristics
The Iomud usually stands 14.1 to 15 hands high, and is usually gray, but can also be chestnut, bay or black. They have a light head with a straight or slightly convex profile, set on a well-formed, rather thick neck. The shoulders are sloping, the chest deep and the withers prominent. The back is long and straight, usually with a slight depression towards the withers, and the croup is sloping. The legs are muscular, with clean joints, clearly defined tendons, and strong, well-formed hooves.
The breed has been strongly influenced by the conditions in which it was developed, namely the practice of raising the horses in herd in desert and semi-desert conditions. Their desert upbringing has resulted in breed that is very resistant to arid desert conditions, where often there is little water available. This endurance, combined with their natural jumping abilities, has made them a horse that is well-suited to three-day eventing."Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies". Bongianni, Maurizio. Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1988, pg. 53. ISBN 0671660683]
References
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