​FRIENDS OF MARWARI / KATHIAWARI HORSE UK
Affiliated to the Indigenous Horse Society of India
UK Chapter ~ Established 2008
Mission Statement:
"A non profit making organisation working towards International recognition of, and dedicated to the improvement
and preservation of, the Marwari and Kathiawari
horses of India."
Dilraj, owned by Ms F Kelly
Titli
" ...bred to 'lift the heart in battle'
and please the eye"
There are five breeds of horses identified by the Indian Government as being indigenous to India: Marwari, Kathiawari,
Manipuri, Spiti, and Zanskari
These breeds are currently on the
restricted list for export.
Therefore, there are no Indian breed horses in the UK at present.
Our Mother society is:
About
We are the UK Chapter of the Indigenous Horse Society of India. After many trips to India to see these horses in their native surroundings, at the request of the IHSI, a group of like minded individuals formed the Friends, with the aim of helping these special breeds to flourish in the future.
Projects
Friends of Marwari run a horse Bit Donation Scheme with the aim of providing smooth bits so there is an alternative to the cruel 'thorn' bits commonly in use in rural India. We have over 60 collection points throughout the UK, so to take part and help with a collection in your local area then please read on.
Donate
If you would like to support these unique breeds please join us by becoming a member.
Donations are always gratefully received! All cheques payable to: ‘Friends of Marwari Horse UK’ or you can Donate here.
If you know of a sponsor or would like to sponsor us please contact us.
Get Involved
Join us on a Bit Donation Trip ride, and help give the bits out at the rural fairs.
Become a collection point
Fundraise to help our costs.
Help promote these breeds to those in the UK.
Find us on Facebook (see below)
News 1
Please take our survey so we can identify requirements from foreigners wishing to purchase - should India ever lift the export restrictions.
News 2
Riding In Rajasthan ~ A Gallop Through History ~ Marwari Horses Of India.
We are available for Talks & Slideshows for your group or club; we have a variety of subjects we can cover involving these indigenous Indian horse breeds. Just contact us to discuss further.
News 3
Marwari and Kathiawari are now gaining world wide publicity and attention! ~ you can view our facebook page without joining facebook - just click the facebook f icon on this page for regular updates on forthcoming horse shows in India, magazine articles, documentaries, books and films etc.
Latest
Ride Marwari horses with us in India !
Anyone want to join us on a trip to Rajasthan and be involved in giving out the bits at a horse fair?
We would love to have you along with us. The trip will include a horse safari on Marwari horses (of course!), city sightseeing and so much more! Price £3,985 per person (excluding are your flights and Indian eVisa).
Please register your interest by emailing us at info@friendsofmarwari.org.uk and we can send you an itinerary and some dates, with no obligation.