Baluchi horse

The Baluchi (or: Balochi ) is a horse breed from Pakistan. The horses are hardy, nimble, frugal and used as riding and draft horses. "

Description

Medium-sized, rugged small horse, fine, fine head with a straight profile and small, movable ears, the tips of which are directed inwards, similar to those of Kathiawari. Long, straight neck, which turns into a significant withers. The narrow- body often lacks sufficient depth and spring of rib. Wiry hindquarters with mostly weak "Pants", the limbs are strong and dry, iron- hard hooves, beautiful long hair. Especially Brown, foxes and mold.

The horse has a shoulder height of about 150 cm.

Origin

The Baluchi comes from Republic of Pakistan and comes mainly from the provinces of Baluchistan and Sind, and the regions of Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazikhan, Muzaffargarh and Multan in Punjab. The ancestors of the breed were mainly Asian and Oriental breeds. A common breeding goal there was never but.

Use

The breed is used for riding, the sporty " tentpegging " and as the engine in front of the two-wheeled " Tonga ", which are used to transport people and goods.