Turkoman

: Bred by nomadic tribes like the Yomud , these horses were kept in semi-wild conditions to build resilience. They were prized for their ability to carry riders at a rapid gallop for up to 30 hours.

: They typically stood 15–16 hands high, with a long, lean neck, straight profile, and a fine, glossy coat that often had a metallic sheen . turkoman

: While the pure Turkoman is considered extinct as of the early 20th century due to crossbreeding and war, its direct descendants include the Akhal-Teke and the Iomud . One famous historical example is the Byerley Turk , a foundational sire of the Thoroughbred line. : Bred by nomadic tribes like the Yomud