General Information

Species

Horse

Breeding Tract

Amreli, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot, Surendranagar (Gujarat).

Comment On Breeding Tract

Native To Saurashtra Region Of Gujarat. Also Found In Parts Of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab And Haryana.

Main Use

Socio-Cultural- Game, Religious Ceremonies; Work-Riding.

Comment On Main Use

Famous For Endurance, Strong Built And Speed.

Origin

Derived Its Name From The Area Of Its Origin I.E. Kathiwar Area Of Gujarat. Might Have Arab Blood And Also Of Dun Coloured Mongolian Horses.

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Morphology

Colour

Chestnut And Bay With Star And Strips On Face, Sock And Stocking.

Visible Characteristics

Broad Forehead Buldging Above The Eyes, Concave Face, And Small And Fine Inverted Ears With Tips Overlapping Each Other. Long And Curly Hairs Are Present On Mane And Tail. Dorsal Stripping Of Browm Colour Along Spine Is Characteristic Of Kathiawari Horses.