Tchenarani
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Names: Tchenaran, Tchenarani. I will call it Tchenarani as that is what I have seen more frequently, but I am beginning to think that the difference between Arabic names that end in "n" vs. "i" has something to do with plurals.
Origin: Northern Iran.
Breeding: A half-breed from Iran, which has been produced since 1700 by crossing Persian (probably Persian Arab) stallions with Turkmene broodmares. (Another source said "Plateau" stallions, but I recall hearing something about a "Plateau Persian" so this may be the same thing. Also, the breed is supposedly a couple thousand years old, so not sure what the 1700 date is based on.) Seldom bred back to itself as stock apparently tends to deteriorate.
Description: Similar in appearance to the Jaf and Darashouri but is distinguishable by its sloping croup and powerful hindquarters. Shows Arab ancestry in its appearance.
Color: Bay, chestnut, black or gray. One source said any solid color, but that's mostly these.
Size: Stands about 15 hands; according to one source, sometimes a little smaller.
Temperament: Lively, courageous and head-strong, but voluntary and willing, as well as gentle.
Features: Strong, resistant, and fast. Tough and wiry, with plenty of stamina.
Uses: Popular cavalry horse.
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