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This is a list of some of the breeds and types of horse considered in India to be wholly or partly of Indian origin. [1] Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively Indian.
The Ashvamedha or horse sacrifice is a notable ritual of the Yajurveda. As horses were difficult to breed in the Indian climate, they were imported in large numbers, usually from Central Asia, but also from elsewhere. Horse traders are already mentioned in Atharvaveda 2.30.29.
Equus ferus caballus. The Marwari or Malani[4] is a rare breed of horse from the Marwar (or Jodhpur) region of Rajasthan, in north-west India. It is closely related to the Kathiawari breed of the Kathiawar peninsula of Gujarat, [5] with which it shares an unusual inward-curving shape of the ears. It is found in all equine colours, including ...
Pages in category "Horse breeds originating in India" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Stallion. The Kathiawari or Kathiawadi is an Indian breed of horse. It originates in the Kathiawar peninsula of Gujarat in western India, and is associated with the Kathi people of that area. It was originally bred as a desert war horse for use over long distances, in rough terrain, on minimal rations. It is closely related to the Marwari ...
Horse racing in India is over 200 years old. The first racecourse in the country was set up in Madras in 1777. [1] Today, India has a very well-established horse racing and breeding industry, the sport is conducted on nine racetracks by six racing authorities. Racing is restricted to Indian-bred racehorses, India has a well-established breeding ...
Mountain and moorland pony breeds, abbreviated "M&M," a specific group of pony breeds native to the British Isles. New Zealand Warmblood, a developing warmblood type based on Hanoverian and KWPF breeding. Oriental horse, the "hot-blooded" breeds originating in the Middle East, such as the Arabian, Akhal-Teke, Barb, and Turkoman horse.
The Manipuri Pony (Meitei: Meitei Sagol) [5][6] is a traditional Indian breed of small horse or pony from Assam and Manipur in north-eastern India. It appears both in the history and the mythology of Manipur, and was used for warfare and polo. It is believed to have been the polo pony in use in Assam in the mid-nineteenth century when British ...