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.
Major utility
Socio-cultural- Game, religious ceremonies; Work-riding
Comments on utility
Famous for endurance, strong built and speed.
Comments on breeding tract
Native to Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Also found in parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.
Adaptability to environment
Population
Year
Population
Other information
1997
7586
Source: Breed characteristics of Kathiawari horse. 2005. Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Gujarat
2013
57112
Source: Estimated Livestock Population Breed Wise Based on Breed Survey 2013. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India, New Delhi
Management
Management system
Intensive
Mobility
Stationary
Feeding of adults
Fodder and Concentrate
Comments on Management
The horses are maintained with utmost care and training. Stallions are not kept by all the mare owners.
Morphology
Colour
Chestnut and bay with star and strips on face, sock and stocking.
Horn shape and size
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.
Male
Female
Overall
Height (avg. cm.)
150.9
148.07
Body Length (avg. cm.)
153.17
150.43
Heart girth (avg. cm.)
167.67
164.87
Body weight (avg. kg.)
337.0
321.0
Birth weight (avg. kg.)
31.1
Performance
Average
Minimum
Maximum
Age at first parturition (months)
55.0
Any Peculiarity of the breed
The Kathiawari breed is famous for Rewal gait which is special feature of this breed. Long and curly hairs are present on mane and tail Dorsal stripping of browm colour along spine is another characteristic of Kathiawari horses
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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