[4] The Turkoman horse has a slender body, a straight profile, long neck, and sloping shoulders.
A very high stud fee was charged for Merv's services, £85, which was considered excessive for any stallion at that time.
In this context, "11 stone" referenced rider weight, thus such a horse would be one expected to be able to carry about 150 pounds (68 kg).
[citation needed] Turkoman horses, aside from being occasional gifts of state, were often brought into Western Europe by various individuals, mostly connected with the military in some way.
He also noted that the Turks he had seen were: "Naturally in they desire to amble, and, which is most strange, their trot is full of pride and gracefulness.