This horse breed has its origin in Pachchham (Khavda) and Banni area of Bhuj Taluka of Kachchh district of Gujarat (India) and is locally known as Kachchhi Horse. The breeding tract is very close to the Sindh area on the border with Pakistan. Before partition both Kachchh and Sindh were considered the place of origin/ breeding tract of these horses. Hence these are named as Kachchhi-Sindhi. In Rajasthan, these are known as Sindhi horses.
Generally used for transportation of goods or other materials like fodder, raw construction materials, etc. Majority of the Kachchhi-Sindhi horse owner maintain and keep these horses for riding purpose, as these are excellent for long distance riding because of special type of Horse gait called Rewal Chal. Also used for horse safaris.
Comments on breeding tract
This is a dry zone, rains are scanty. As a result, vegetation is also rare.Landscape is flat, soil is smooth in Banni and nearby greater and little Rann of Kutch while, sandy soil found in main land of Kachchh and Rajasthan.
Adaptability to environment
Excellent drought & heat tolerance capacity in arid & semi arid region. Excellent adaptability to both extensive and intensive housing system.
Population
Year
Population
Other information
2014
4359
3136 in Kachchh, Gujarat and 1226 in Barmer & Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Source: Kachchh - Census made by Ram Rahim Kachchhi Sindhi Ashwapalak Sahkari Mandali Ltd. Anjar and Sahjeevan in 2014. Rajasthan - Based on Livestock Census 2012.
Management
Management system
Select
Mobility
Feeding of adults
Comments on Management
Kachchhi horse breeders follow specific feeding & rearing practices, as the owners who are basically farmers by occupation maintain horses in intensive system of rearing but in the same area owners who are livestock breeders/pastoralist by occupation maintain horses in semi-intensive system. In Banni area most of horse owners are pastoralist and they follow extensive pattern of horse rearing & management.Open mating is practiced. Owners usually keep female horse and avoid keeping male/stallion.Stallions are very carefully selected, keeping knowledge of their pedigree and physical characters. In extensive system of rearing, challa system is practiced to avoid unwanted breeding.
Morphology
Colour
Mainly bay
Horn shape and size
Visible characteristics
Unique features include roman nose appearance of face, ears curved at tips but not touching each other, short back, short pastern bone length, broader hoof for better grip and docile temperament.
Male
Female
Overall
Height (avg. cm.)
145.52
144.66
Body Length (avg. cm.)
133.15
134.66
Heart girth (avg. cm.)
157.22
163.21
Body weight (avg. kg.)
277.0
302.0
Performance
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Litter size born
1.0
Age at first parturition (months)
42.8
35.0
59.0
Parturition interval (months)
13.96
11.0
36.0
Any Peculiarity of the breed
Breeders consider Kachchhi-Sindhi horses as unique. Not only do they have distinct physical features but also quality of rewal chal, a special type of race. A rider can carry buttermilk (liquid) on the back of Kachchhi-Sindhi horse in open vessel to a long distance without any drop spilling out. Short pastern bone length & broader hoof, which is responsible for better grip & covering long distance during riding, and possibly saves from limb problems.
All the above information of following Indian Breed is collected from Public Database of NBAGR, India. We (Digi Vets) just published information in an original format, without making any changes. The value of statistics can be changed in future according to census.
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