Horse breed · India

Indian Half-Bred

Bred as a half-bred horse

Height at the shoulder1.5 cm
Bars on one scale for every horse on Animalso (190 cm, 1,000 kg).

The Indian Half-bred is a type of horse from India, produced by crossing Thoroughbred stallions with local and imported mares of various types. It is raised mainly by the Indian Army as a cavalry mount. The Indian Police Service also uses it, and the type is associated with polo as well as recreational and competitive riding. Its listed height is 1.5. These details describe a horse type with several working and riding roles, rather than a dog breed. The Indian Half-bred’s origin is the Indian subcontinent, and its breeding combines Thoroughbred stallions with mares from local and imported stock. Its uses range from service roles to sport and other riding, giving prospective owners and equine professionals a basic picture of where the type is used.

Who it is for

It may interest readers looking for a horse type used in cavalry and police roles, polo, or recreational and competitive riding.

What is good

  • Raised mainly by the Indian Army as a cavalry mount
  • Used by the Indian Police Service
  • Used as a polo pony
  • Also used for recreational and competitive riding

What to know first

  • Listed height is 1.5

Verdict

The Indian Half-bred is an Indian horse type with a cross-bred origin and varied working and riding uses. Its main listed role is as a cavalry mount for the Indian Army.

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