Post by Lipizzan on Aug 25, 2014 14:01:53 GMT
This is one of the few horse breeds that I get goosebumps from. I have a deep respect for this horses and people that breed them. They are majestic!!
Contrary to popular belief the Marwari does not fall in the same group as the Arab, and second- that it is one of the oldest breeds of the world and is indigenous to this land. The fact that there is mention of the presence of the equine in our ancient texts and scriptures is proof that the horse has always been in India and did not come with the invaders from the North West. The Marwari is one of the few indigenous breeds left in the country and the need to protect, preserve and promote it is stronger than ever.
In the arid zone of India in Rajasthan in Marwar region a horse breed exists which is known as the ‘Marwari’, an elegant medium height, strong horse with an outstanding track record of bravery and loyalty in the battle fields of medieval periods. Famous for traveling long distances, they have strong feet and hooves.
The Marwari has his home in the area called Malani, which is part of Barmer district of Marwar, in the villages Nagar,Gudha,Jasol, Sindhari,Bakhasar,Posana,Badgaon,Daspan and some areas of Sanchore Tehsil of Jalore District and some area of North Gujrat. These areas are said to be the nucleus of the Marwari Horse.
This breed can withstand intense heat and cold and adverse climatic conditions & is known for its elegance, beauty, viguor, endurance, intelligence, alertness, animated gait and peculiar ear tips touching each other.
As per Livestock census (1992) population of horses and ponies of different breeds in the country is approximately 817 million and the population of horses in Rajasthan is approximately 24,000 out of which it was observed that only about 3000 horses are true to Marwari breed and others are cross of Marwari with Khathiawadi or Sindhi.
A wide range of colours is observed in Marwari Horses. The most common body colours are Bhanwar (Dark Brown) Kumet (Bay), Telia Kumat( Dark Bay), Shah Ablak(Pie Bald), Lal Ablak(Skew Bald), Surang (chestnut), Champa (Dun), Sanjab (Blue Roan), Shwet (Grey) and Kagra (Flea-bitten & Dappled Grey).
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Contrary to popular belief the Marwari does not fall in the same group as the Arab, and second- that it is one of the oldest breeds of the world and is indigenous to this land. The fact that there is mention of the presence of the equine in our ancient texts and scriptures is proof that the horse has always been in India and did not come with the invaders from the North West. The Marwari is one of the few indigenous breeds left in the country and the need to protect, preserve and promote it is stronger than ever.
In the arid zone of India in Rajasthan in Marwar region a horse breed exists which is known as the ‘Marwari’, an elegant medium height, strong horse with an outstanding track record of bravery and loyalty in the battle fields of medieval periods. Famous for traveling long distances, they have strong feet and hooves.
The Marwari has his home in the area called Malani, which is part of Barmer district of Marwar, in the villages Nagar,Gudha,Jasol, Sindhari,Bakhasar,Posana,Badgaon,Daspan and some areas of Sanchore Tehsil of Jalore District and some area of North Gujrat. These areas are said to be the nucleus of the Marwari Horse.
This breed can withstand intense heat and cold and adverse climatic conditions & is known for its elegance, beauty, viguor, endurance, intelligence, alertness, animated gait and peculiar ear tips touching each other.
As per Livestock census (1992) population of horses and ponies of different breeds in the country is approximately 817 million and the population of horses in Rajasthan is approximately 24,000 out of which it was observed that only about 3000 horses are true to Marwari breed and others are cross of Marwari with Khathiawadi or Sindhi.
A wide range of colours is observed in Marwari Horses. The most common body colours are Bhanwar (Dark Brown) Kumet (Bay), Telia Kumat( Dark Bay), Shah Ablak(Pie Bald), Lal Ablak(Skew Bald), Surang (chestnut), Champa (Dun), Sanjab (Blue Roan), Shwet (Grey) and Kagra (Flea-bitten & Dappled Grey).
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