Kathiawari
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| Origin: | Kathiawar , 14th century |
| Main breeding area: | India |
| Distribution: | India |
| Stick measure : | 140-148 cm |
| Colors : | Browns, foxes, molds and piebalds |
| Main application area: | Riding and sport horse |
The Kathiawari is one of the Indian Island Kathiawar native pony breed which is more like a thoroughbred than a pony in her appearance.
Background information on horse evaluation and breeding can be found under: Exterior , interior and horse breeding .
Exterior
The exterior is strongly influenced by the Arab . The Kathiawari is a very elegant small horse that looks more like a thoroughbred than a pony. The head is medium in size and expressive with a mostly straight profile. The large, inwardly curved ears at the tips are striking, which, apart from the Marwari horses, are only innate in this breed. The long, elegant neck of the Kathiawari merges into a pronounced withers . The back is long and straight and ends in the sloping croup . The extremities are long and sinewy. Defects in the conformation typical of the breed are the steeply sloping shoulders and an inclination towards the deer neck .
In terms of coat colors , browns, molds, foxes and platters are represented, and more rarely Isabelles. Large badges on the head and extremities are popular. The fur is fine, the long hair is silky, but not very dense.
The average height of the Kathiawari is 143 cm. The horses reach a maximum height of 148 cm at the withers and are therefore classed as small horses .
interior
Due to the crossing of the two very different horse types, the sensitive, intelligent Arab with the robust, idiosyncratic peasant pony, the Kathiawari often has a very difficult character. It is very temperamental and has a strong will of its own. In their Indian homeland, however, they are highly valued for their endurance and tenacity.
The Kathiawari has a pronounced disposition to the pass and tölt gaits, which are very comfortable for the rider . This makes it ideal as a travel horse. In India it is often used as a police and military horse , but also as a private leisure and polo horse .
Breeding history
The Kathiawari and the Marwari , which is very similar to it , probably emerged from a cross between native races such as the Manipuri and Spiti with thoroughbred Arabs in the 14th century . Targeted breeding resulted in significantly lighter, larger and more noble animals, which, however, still had the tenacity and frugality of the Indian ponies. Today the numbers of the Kathiawari are declining, as only a few private and military studs are still breeding.
See also
Web links
- Pferdderassen.de - Kathiawari (with picture)