People remember not the defeat of Maharana Pratap but the courage and loyalty of his men and his horse. Chetak, for that was the name of his horse, proved to be a marwari horse and more. What breed was Chetak horse? Chetak Maharana Pratap on Chetak, commemorative statue in Moti Read more…
First bred in the 12th century by the Rathores, the rulers of the Marwar region, Marwari horses were used as cavalry horses and were renowned for their hardiness and bravery in battle. What are Marwari horses best at? The Marwari is used for light draught and agricultural work, as well Read more…
Marwari horses are rare outside India and there are only a handful in America. It is highly unlikely you will be able to find a Marwari horse for sale in the United States and if you do they will likely cost somewhere in the five figures or more. Are there Read more…
The breed, as expected, excels at endurance competition, but it is also popular in India for trail riding, polo, and lower level dressage, where its somewhat reduced extension is less of a detriment. Additionally, Marwari horses are still sometimes used in religious ceremonies and exotic equestrian shows. What are Marwari Read more…
Marwari horses are found in a wide range of colours: Dark brown. Bay. Dark bay. Piebald. Skewbald. Chestnut. Dun. Blue roan. What is special Marwari horse? The Marwari horse is a riding horse; it may also be used for shows, horse safaris, sport, ceremonial & religious purposes, and during earlier Read more…
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. Marwari horse. Country of origin India Distribution Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur divisions of Rajasthan neighbouring areas Read more…