Scindian Horse

The Scindian Horse was a breed developed in 19th-century India through crossbreeding Indian ponies with Egyptian Arabian and Persian horses. Created to produce a strong, hardy, and versatile riding and cavalry horse, it combined the resilience of local breeds with the stamina and refinement of Arabian and Persian bloodlines. The Scindian was notably used by the British Army during colonial times and played a role in Indian military and sporting contexts. While its numbers declined over time, it remains a notable example of strategic horse breeding that aimed to develop a breed suited to regional conditions.