DISHA is building a unified and inclusive platform for India’s indigenous equine sector—bringing together breeders, stud farms, horse owners, veterinarians, trainers, riders, experts and equine professionals.
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India’s identity is deeply connected with a rich equestrian tradition that has flourished for centuries. Indigenous breeds such as Marwari, Kathiawari, Manipuri, Zanskari, Spiti, Bhutia, Nukra and Kachchhi-Sindhi are more than horse breeds—they are living symbols of India’s history, culture and pride.
DISHA has been established to create a strong, organised and inclusive platform dedicated to preserving, promoting and advancing India’s indigenous equine heritage.
A distinguished Indian breed known for its unique heritage and distinctive characteristics.
A proud indigenous breed with a deep connection to the equestrian traditions of India.
A historically significant breed associated with India’s rich equestrian and sporting heritage.
India’s indigenous equine sector faces several critical challenges. There is currently no unified national platform connecting breeders, stud farms, horse owners, trainers, veterinarians, farriers, grooms and other stakeholders.
Creating India’s Digital Equine Identity A key objective of DISHA is to build a National Equine Register and digital record-management system that can bring together information about India’s indigenous horses, ownership, breeding and pedigree.
Build National Registry & Database
Stakeholder Onboarding
Breed Documentation
Awareness Initiatives
Breed Improvement Programs
Health & Welfare Programs
Research & Development
National Competitions & Events
Excellence Awards
International Collaborations
Global Promotion
Sustainable Growth & Legacy
Explore moments from DISHA’s journey to preserve, promote and celebrate India’s indigenous horse breeds. Discover our horses, equine activities, training programmes, shows, competitions and community initiatives through photographs and videos.
Explore memorable moments of our horses, events, shows and activities from the DISHA journey.
India has a rich and diverse heritage of indigenous horse breeds that have played an important role in the country’s history, culture, sports and rural communities. Preserving this heritage requires
India’s indigenous horses carry a unique legacy shaped by history, culture, geography and generations of human connection. Protecting this heritage requires more than appreciation — it requires action, awareness and
India’s indigenous horses are an important part of the country’s heritage. Their history, characteristics and relationship with local communities make them valuable beyond the world of equestrian sports. However, preserving
