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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 farm was created by Tipu Sultan for breeding horses for his wars in the 1790s. [3] After his death, the farm was used by the British Army to breed horses, mainly Arabian horses for their cavalry regiments. [4] In 1886, the farm also housed Pero Gomez, the first-ever thoroughbred stallion to be imported into India.
The Indian Country-bred is an Indian horse or pony type of indeterminate mixed breeding. It is archaically known as tattoo from a Hindi word. [ 2 ] : 182 [ 3 ] : 613 These horses vary from good-quality riding horses to small and poorly-conformed animals used for pack and draught work.
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. ...
The Kathiawari is closely related to the Marwari breed from the Marwar region of Rajasthan, which borders with northern Gujarat. [5] Genetic diversity analysis groups the two breeds, while the other four Indian horse breeds – the Bhutia, the Manipuri, the Spiti and the Zaniskari – form a distinct and separate group. [11]
In 1995, a breed society was formed for the Marwari horse in India. The exportation of Marwari horses was banned for decades, but between 2000 and 2006, a small number of exports were allowed. Since 2008, visas allowing temporary travel of Marwari horses outside India have been available in small numbers.
The Indian Half-bred is a horse type from the subcontinent of India. It is a cross-breed between Thoroughbred stallions and local and imported mares of various types. It is raised mainly by the Indian Army as a cavalry mount; it is also used by the Indian Police Service, as a polo pony, and for recreational and competitive riding. [1]: 165
The Sindhi horse is a breed of horse native to the Sindh, Kutch and Gujrat. [1] [2] [3] ... Sindhi-Katchi horse is recognised by Indian government. [7] References