"This will go a long way in conservation of indigenous breeds that have been neglected for ages. Unique features include roman nose appearance of face, ears curved at tips but not touching each other, 56 to 60 inch height, short back, short pastern bone length, broader hoof for better grip and docile temperament." Convener of the National Confederation of Indigenous Horse Societies, Col Sapartap Singh (retd) called the decision a big win for Indian breeds. According to the NBAGR website, "Total population (of Kachchhi-Sindhi breed) is about 4,000. Aficionados have often called this breed 'Mustangs of India', though it is not a feral or mixed breed. Its broader hoofs make it easy to tread through desert sand while the covered nostrils and strong stamina allow it to perform in tough conditions. The Kachchhi-Sindhi breed is a complete desert horse, scientists say. A top scientist at NBAGR said that DNA and physical traits of Kachchhi-Sindhi horses were studied to recognise it as a breed separate from the similar looking Marwadi and Kathiawari horses. The addition of the Kachchhi-Sindhi horses into this exclusive club has been done after a fresh procedure was established to recognise new breeds last year. So far, India had only two officially recognized horse breeds - Marwari and Kathiawari - along with four other pony breeds - Zanskari, Spiti, Bhutia and Manipuri.
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