Kathiawari Horses

Kathiawari Horses

Kathiawar region of Gujarat

  • The most prominent body colour in Kathiawari horses is chestnut followed by bay (body chestnut, foreleg up to knee and fetlock are black, Reshwali black, hairs of tail and neck are black) grey (complete white colour) and dun (light chestnut).
  • Concave profile, long neck, short leg and squared quarters. Face is dry and short, triangular from pale to forehead and small muzzle, big nostrils, edge of nostril is thin, small, fine and curved upright ears on 90 degrees axis that can rotate at 180 degrees, broad forehead and large expressive sensitive eyes. Tail is long, not bushy, curved well and touching to the ground, foot round and broad.
  • Average height: 13-15 hands (130-150 centimetre)
  • Known for fast race and endurance.
  • Commonly used in sports, safari, security and riding purposes.