This unique breed is known for its stamina and athleticism, making it an ideal choice for many purposes.
In this article, we will explore all there is to know about the Lokai Horse, so stay tuned!
Lokai Horse Breed Info
Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Lokai horse:
| Height (size) | 14.0 – 14.1.hands high |
| Colors | Most commonly bay, chestnut and gray |
| Country of Origin | Tajikistan |
| Common Uses | Riding, packing, light draft work, racing, they are used in the traditional game called kok-par |
Lokai Horse Facts & Information (Breed Profile)
The Uzbek-Lokai tribe, living in the mountains of central and southern Tajikistan, developed the Lokai horse in the 16th century in an attempt to improve the native local breeds.
They crossed their local horses with breeds like Karabair, Iomud, Akhal-Teke, and Turkoman.
Depending on the location where they are bred, there are two varieties of Lokai Horses.
While animals from the south have a more refined constitution, those from the north are often rougher and more robust.
To help them develop into very hardy horses, the Lokai Horses are kept in herds and outside in the fields year-round.
In later years, Thoroughbred, Tersk, and Arabian horses were crossed with the native horses in an effort to further develop the breed.
One strain of Lokai may be traced back to a particular stallion named Farfor.
From 1955 until 1970, he was selectively bred to produce offspring with a similarly curly coat.
Horses of this line have curly hair from their ears all the way down to their cannons.
If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!
Alternative Names
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Temperament/Personality
Alert, spirited
Physical Characteristics
They are often not uniform enough in type.
The head should be short, and the neck medium in length, low set and lean.
The chest is broad and deep.
The withers are wide and medium in height.
The back is broad, short and straight.
The loin is muscled and prominent.
The croup is well muscled, long, and sloping.
The legs are solid, but some conformational flaws are cow-hocked or bowed back legs.
The hooves are hard. Some have curly coats.
They are often not uniform enough in type.
In comparison to the other Central Asian horse breeds, Lokai horses are the smallest.
Colors
Most commonly bay, chestnut and gray
Height (size)
14.0 – 14.1.hands high
Stallions
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Mares
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Weight
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Blood Type
Warm
Common Uses
Riding, packing, light draft work, racing, they are used in the traditional game called kok-par
Health
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Popular Traits
Good action and extreme hardiness
Feeding/Diet
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Country of Origin
Tajikistan
Ancestors
Local horses, Turkoman, Karabair, Iomud, Akhal-Teke