Hirzai

The Hirzai is a breed that originated in Pakistan, and they are known for their strength, agility, and endurance.

Keep reading to learn more about this amazing breed!

Hirzai Breed Info

Here are some of the key things you need to know about the Hirzai:

Height (size) Average 15.0 hands high
Colors Most commonly gray
Country of Origin Pakistan
Common Uses Riding

Hirzai Facts & Information (Breed Profile)

They are a light riding horse created by the Pakistani Department of Agriculture in 1893 in Balochistan, Pakistan.

A local mare named Shol and an Arabian stallion are the progenitors of the Hirzai breed, and their offspring were then crossed with lighter desert breeds.

The government of Pakistan is taking steps to preserve and further develop this unique horse breed.

The royal stables of Khan of Kalat are where most of these horses today are kept.

If you’re interested in learning more about this fascinating breed, keep reading!

Alternative Names

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Temperament/Personality

Lively temperament

Physical Characteristics

The head is broad, and the ears are set wide.

The withers and the croup are proportional.

They are capable of fast and hard work.

Colors

Most commonly gray

Height (size)

Average 15.0 hands high

Stallions

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Mares

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Weight

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Blood Type

Warm

Common Uses

Riding

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Popular Traits

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Feeding/Diet

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Country of Origin

Pakistan

Ancestors

A mare named ‘Shol’ and an Arabian stallion