Our association has partnered with Texas A&M University to perform genetic testing on the Kyrgyz Chaar horses.

The genetic study conducted by the Animal Genetics Laboratory at Texas A&M University demonstrated that the Chaar horse represents a genetically distinct indigenous horse population of Kyrgyzstan, characterized by a high level of genetic diversity and no evidence of significant genetic erosion or inbreeding. The analysis revealed that the Chaar horse is most closely related to the Mongolian horse and, together with the Yakut horse and the Exmoor Pony, forms a cluster of ancient and comparatively little-modified Eurasian horse populations. This genetic position indicates that the Chaar horse has preserved a substantial component of an ancient genetic heritage that predates the development of most modern horse breeds. The findings confirm that the Chaar horse constitutes a unique genetic, cultural, and conservation resource of Central Asia, possessing significant value for the preservation of equine biodiversity and the historical legacy of nomadic horse cultures.