Kortastud was established in the year 2008, to continue the age old tradition of breeding Marwari Horses by Mr. Siddharth Singh (Sid). He belongs to a noble family, who holds the pride of being one of the oldest & best breeders of “Marwari Breed of Horses” in the region. The horses from the family stables have been proven champions in different disciplines for many years.
We are located in North West of Rajasthan on a farm, where we cater for horses and riders with excellence in perfection.
Over the years Korta Stud team has been responsible for training, breeding, sourcing, producing and caring for horses whose blood lines have been proven and have competed successfully.
A Little About Marwari Horses:
Out of 380 known breeds of horses throughout the world, there are only four ancient known Hot blood. Marwari Horse is one of them, Bred specially for war in "The land of Dead" where blades of steel grows better then blades of grass.
A Little About Marwari horse:
Marwari Horses
The Marwari horse is native to the Marwar region of India, and its origins are entwined with local folklore. According to "Shalihotra"(Ancient encyclopedia of Horses), the breed can be traced to a period, "when the ocean was churned to extract nectar for the Gods…a period when horses had wings. In the Hindu Manuscript Bhagvad Geeta(Hindu Bible), its mentioned that out of the fourteen gems extracted from the sea, one and the first gem was "Ucchaishreva" The Horse which was given to Indra"The King of Heaven".
The Marwari Horses were known as "Jungla" in the native region and only after Maharaja Jaswant Singh Ji of Jodhpur used them in campaign against Afganistan, The Horses became to be known as Marwari Horses from "Marwar". He is the one who got credit for the revival of Marwari Horses in 17th century.
"The bardic literature of Rajasthan speaks very high of Marwari Horses, of their heroic exploits, leaping up to Haudus of Elephant crossing over the high barrier walls of cities and forts. Few of the famous horses are "Chetak(Arabian)" of Maharana Pratap, and Veer Durga Dasji's horse "Arbud(Marwari)"
Horse is a symbol of loyalty, self-respect, and power. It is also a part of the deepest root of our culture. It is our duty to have a sense of responsibility towards the continuity of the noble breed of horses with which we all have always been connected and to which we owe so much.
The religious significance
According to Hindu traditions, a horse has very important religious significance. No religious ceremony or rituals were considered complete without a horse.
Worship of horse (Ashwa pujan) along with worship of arms (sashtra pujan) on Dushera festival is performed till today among kshatriyas (The warrior caste of Hindus).
Geldings are considered as bad luck therefore traditionally people in the region will not keep any geldings until unless it is because of medical reasons
Breed Characteristics of Marwari Horse
It is difficult to exactly trace the origin of true Marwari horse with precision but undoubtedly, it has connections with "Akelteke"Turkish Horse (Hot blooded). Lot of people have related Marwari Horse to Arabian Horse but unfortunately there is no genetic similarity between the two Breed's. Of-course both are hot blooded so is Akelteke & Barb. Conformationally Marwari Horse is close to Akelteke but no where near Arab or Barb Breeds.
By selective breeding for the need of the warriors of the middle ages, a breed was evolved which can survive well in difficult arid terrain. Their growing demand was in battlefield of an Indigenous breed for that the Marwari breed evolved. A breed, which could withstand intense heat and cold, could cover long distances with speed and has hard strong hoof and feet.
An elegant medium height, strong horse with track record of bravery and loyalty in the battle fields of medieval period. Now famous for traveling long distances, have strong feet and hoof, has his home in the area called "Malani" which is part of Barmer district of Marwar, in the villages namely Patodi, Nagar, Gudha, Jasol, Sindhari, Bakhasar and some areas of Sanchor Tehsil. These areas are said to be the nucleus of the breed Marwari Horse. The nearby Pali,Jalore & Jodhpur districts have some famous breeders of Marwari breed. Korta,Rohet & Barkana in Pali, Posana & Daspa in Jalore and Ransigaon & Jhalamand in Jodhpur are very well known Marwari horse-breeders in their region.
The others who are fond of Marwari Horses have taken it to the districts of Udaipur, Jaipur, Ajmer and even to Gujarat and Kathiawar and to other states.
The horse stock of the breed is maintained for breeding, travel, marriage, ceremonies and personal interest. Mainly the training is based on Ancient traditional war tactics as India was the only country where war elephants were part of the Cavalry. The horses were trained to attack and defend elephants. This art was take from India by Purssians and intorduced to spain & rest of the world. In todays mordern world so called advanced dressage has got most of the moves of this art. Horses used in ceremonies and marriages are trained to do common moves like Piaffe, Passage & Levade.
A good number of marwari horses can be seen in fairs of pushkar, tilwara and in many other local fairs in India.
The conformation of a marwari horse is different from any other breed. His confirmation gives him unequalled grace and balance and enables him to excel as a sports and performance horse. It is an animal, which has strong limbs with clearly defined tendons, square frame, and a thin coat, which has the ability to cope with heat and cold without excessive dehydration. It has a well-developed sense of smell and hearing, which is very useful in the desert.
The Marwari is an elegant breed with much presence and quality.
Head: The head is overall refined with a medium muzzle and a sensitive firm mouth.
Forehead: Long straight and broad between eyes.
Ears: The medium size ears those are soft and curved inward at the tips, often touching, and forming an arch, when pricked forwards. The length varying from 9cm to 15cms. Located on 90-degree axis and can rotate 180degree.
Eyes: Large round eyes set widely and reflect intelligence and a placid disposition.
Nasal bones: It is flat and long.
Nostrils: spacious rounded outward flare full and sensitive.
Jaws: well-defined and prominent jaws.
Neck: The head joints the narrow neck at about 45-degree angle, proportionate with good musculature, at the base with high head carriage.
Shoulder: Being set at an angle of about 45 degree, well muscular, the slope of shoulder blends into the withers.
Withers: Medium high and well defined.
Chest: Medium and deep.
Back: The saddle back is of medium length and powerful. The barrel of girth is deep with well-sprung ribs.
Hind Quarters: The quarters are well defined and muscular with a well-rounded croup.
Stifle: Well developed and placed apart.
Hock: The hock is broad, clean, strong high set and free of excessive tissue.
Cannon: The cannon bones are long, both front and rear shows perpendicular position and appear quite broad when viewed from side.
Pastern & Hoof: The fetlock is round and is well formed and strong to withstand shock and strain. The medium length pastern denotes strength. They have a slightly forward slope about 45 degrees, viewed from either the front or rear. The legs, cannons, and pastern are straight. The hoof is oblong its size balance with the overall size of the individual animal, it has almost the same slope as the pasterns.
The sole and the wall are very strong compare to other breeds
Tail: The tail of Marwari is well set.
Average Height: Purely bred Marwari horses are about 15.1hh but varies from14.2hh to 15.3hh.
Weight: Normal weight of well looked after Marwari horse can be between 350kg to 500kg. Depending on individual (Mare or Stallion).
Average Shank Measurement: 20.5cms in Males and 20cms in Females.
Colors: Wide variety of colors is observed in Marwari breed horses. The most prevalent body colors are Brown (Bhanwar), Bay (Kumet), Dark Bay (Telia Kumet), Chestnut (Surang), Dun (Champa), Grey (Kagra), Skewbald (Lal Ablak), Piebald (Kala Ablak), Safaid (White Horse with black eyes). Note*The First Horse ever "Ucchaishreva" was Safaid(White Horse with black eyes).
Names in the brackets are the local names of the colors in the region.
The Marwari, in recent years, is gaining a strong following both inside and outside India. The Marwari Horse is capable of adapting almost anywhere, and its undoubted beauty and courageous disposition along with the steadfast loyalty it shows towards its owners is making it very popular with horse enthusiasts. Today it is used for Polo Riding, for Horse Riding Safaris, in Marriage and Religious Ceremonies, and also in the Cavalry ranks of the Delhi Police, the Punjab Police, the President's Bodyguards, and the Armed Forces of India, Also There is lot of passion among the people of India, specially people of Punjab & Gujarat who are contributing to help improve and save the "Marwari Horse"
Kortastud.
A Little About Marwari horse:
Marwari Horses
The Marwari horse is native to the Marwar region of India, and its origins are entwined with local folklore. According to "Shalihotra"(Ancient encyclopedia of Horses), the breed can be traced to a period, "when the ocean was churned to extract nectar for the Gods…a period when horses had wings. In the Hindu Manuscript Bhagvad Geeta(Hindu Bible), its mentioned that out of the fourteen gems extracted from the sea, one and the first gem was "Ucchaishreva" The Horse which was given to Indra"The King of Heaven".
The Marwari Horses were known as "Jungla" in the native region and only after Maharaja Jaswant Singh Ji of Jodhpur used them in campaign against Afganistan, The Horses became to be known as Marwari Horses from "Marwar". He is the one who got credit for the revival of Marwari Horses in 17th century.
"The bardic literature of Rajasthan speaks very high of Marwari Horses, of their heroic exploits, leaping up to Haudus of Elephant crossing over the high barrier walls of cities and forts. Few of the famous horses are "Chetak(Arabian)" of Maharana Pratap, and Veer Durga Dasji's horse "Arbud(Marwari)"
Horse is a symbol of loyalty, self-respect, and power. It is also a part of the deepest root of our culture. It is our duty to have a sense of responsibility towards the continuity of the noble breed of horses with which we all have always been connected and to which we owe so much.
The religious significance
According to Hindu traditions, a horse has very important religious significance. No religious ceremony or rituals were considered complete without a horse.
Worship of horse (Ashwa pujan) along with worship of arms (sashtra pujan) on Dushera festival is performed till today among kshatriyas (The warrior caste of Hindus).
Geldings are considered as bad luck therefore traditionally people in the region will not keep any geldings until unless it is because of medical reasons
Breed Characteristics of Marwari Horse
It is difficult to exactly trace the origin of true Marwari horse with precision but undoubtedly, it has connections with "Akelteke"Turkish Horse (Hot blooded). Lot of people have related Marwari Horse to Arabian Horse but unfortunately there is no genetic similarity between the two Breed's. Of-course both are hot blooded so is Akelteke & Barb. Conformationally Marwari Horse is close to Akelteke but no where near Arab or Barb Breeds.
By selective breeding for the need of the warriors of the middle ages, a breed was evolved which can survive well in difficult arid terrain. Their growing demand was in battlefield of an Indigenous breed for that the Marwari breed evolved. A breed, which could withstand intense heat and cold, could cover long distances with speed and has hard strong hoof and feet.
An elegant medium height, strong horse with track record of bravery and loyalty in the battle fields of medieval period. Now famous for traveling long distances, have strong feet and hoof, has his home in the area called "Malani" which is part of Barmer district of Marwar, in the villages namely Patodi, Nagar, Gudha, Jasol, Sindhari, Bakhasar and some areas of Sanchor Tehsil. These areas are said to be the nucleus of the breed Marwari Horse. The nearby Pali,Jalore & Jodhpur districts have some famous breeders of Marwari breed. Korta,Rohet & Barkana in Pali, Posana & Daspa in Jalore and Ransigaon & Jhalamand in Jodhpur are very well known Marwari horse-breeders in their region.
The others who are fond of Marwari Horses have taken it to the districts of Udaipur, Jaipur, Ajmer and even to Gujarat and Kathiawar and to other states.
The horse stock of the breed is maintained for breeding, travel, marriage, ceremonies and personal interest. Mainly the training is based on Ancient traditional war tactics as India was the only country where war elephants were part of the Cavalry. The horses were trained to attack and defend elephants. This art was take from India by Purssians and intorduced to spain & rest of the world. In todays mordern world so called advanced dressage has got most of the moves of this art. Horses used in ceremonies and marriages are trained to do common moves like Piaffe, Passage & Levade.
A good number of marwari horses can be seen in fairs of pushkar, tilwara and in many other local fairs in India.
The conformation of a marwari horse is different from any other breed. His confirmation gives him unequalled grace and balance and enables him to excel as a sports and performance horse. It is an animal, which has strong limbs with clearly defined tendons, square frame, and a thin coat, which has the ability to cope with heat and cold without excessive dehydration. It has a well-developed sense of smell and hearing, which is very useful in the desert.
The Marwari is an elegant breed with much presence and quality.
Head: The head is overall refined with a medium muzzle and a sensitive firm mouth.
Forehead: Long straight and broad between eyes.
Ears: The medium size ears those are soft and curved inward at the tips, often touching, and forming an arch, when pricked forwards. The length varying from 9cm to 15cms. Located on 90-degree axis and can rotate 180degree.
Eyes: Large round eyes set widely and reflect intelligence and a placid disposition.
Nasal bones: It is flat and long.
Nostrils: spacious rounded outward flare full and sensitive.
Jaws: well-defined and prominent jaws.
Neck: The head joints the narrow neck at about 45-degree angle, proportionate with good musculature, at the base with high head carriage.
Shoulder: Being set at an angle of about 45 degree, well muscular, the slope of shoulder blends into the withers.
Withers: Medium high and well defined.
Chest: Medium and deep.
Back: The saddle back is of medium length and powerful. The barrel of girth is deep with well-sprung ribs.
Hind Quarters: The quarters are well defined and muscular with a well-rounded croup.
Stifle: Well developed and placed apart.
Hock: The hock is broad, clean, strong high set and free of excessive tissue.
Cannon: The cannon bones are long, both front and rear shows perpendicular position and appear quite broad when viewed from side.
Pastern & Hoof: The fetlock is round and is well formed and strong to withstand shock and strain. The medium length pastern denotes strength. They have a slightly forward slope about 45 degrees, viewed from either the front or rear. The legs, cannons, and pastern are straight. The hoof is oblong its size balance with the overall size of the individual animal, it has almost the same slope as the pasterns.
The sole and the wall are very strong compare to other breeds
Tail: The tail of Marwari is well set.
Average Height: Purely bred Marwari horses are about 15.1hh but varies from14.2hh to 15.3hh.
Weight: Normal weight of well looked after Marwari horse can be between 350kg to 500kg. Depending on individual (Mare or Stallion).
Average Shank Measurement: 20.5cms in Males and 20cms in Females.
Colors: Wide variety of colors is observed in Marwari breed horses. The most prevalent body colors are Brown (Bhanwar), Bay (Kumet), Dark Bay (Telia Kumet), Chestnut (Surang), Dun (Champa), Grey (Kagra), Skewbald (Lal Ablak), Piebald (Kala Ablak), Safaid (White Horse with black eyes). Note*The First Horse ever "Ucchaishreva" was Safaid(White Horse with black eyes).
Names in the brackets are the local names of the colors in the region.
The Marwari, in recent years, is gaining a strong following both inside and outside India. The Marwari Horse is capable of adapting almost anywhere, and its undoubted beauty and courageous disposition along with the steadfast loyalty it shows towards its owners is making it very popular with horse enthusiasts. Today it is used for Polo Riding, for Horse Riding Safaris, in Marriage and Religious Ceremonies, and also in the Cavalry ranks of the Delhi Police, the Punjab Police, the President's Bodyguards, and the Armed Forces of India, Also There is lot of passion among the people of India, specially people of Punjab & Gujarat who are contributing to help improve and save the "Marwari Horse"
Kortastud.
