Spiti Horse

Spiti valley and adjoining areas of Kullu and Kinnaur divisions of Himachal Pradesh

  • The predominant body colour is grey (complete white) followed by black, black flay bone (white body with black patches), brown and bay.
  • Hardy and surefooted, strong well developed body with fairly strong bones. The legs are thick and covered with long coarse hairs.
  • Average height : 12 hands (120 centimetre)
  • These ponies are prone to live in cold conditions and known for their endurance. They are used for riding and as pack animals.
  • Known for load carriage capacity in hilly areas.