Manipuri Horse

Manipuri Horse or Meitei Horse is a traditional Indian breed of horse, mainly found in the plains of Manipur. It appears in the both history and the mythology of Manipur. In the past, it was used for warfare as well as for polo games.

A Manipur Pony

History

Since ancient times, Manipuri horses were used for both warfare and polo.

Mythology

Main article: Manipuri mythology

Samadon Ayangba, the mythical horse with wings, was created by Sanamahi, in the moon land. Later, it became the war-horse for Marjing, the god who invented the game of polo. Legend says Samadon Ayangba is the ancestor of the present day Manipuri horse.

Gallery

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  Manipuri horseman, riding on a Manipuri horse.

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  Manipuri horseman, on a Manipuri horse.

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  Manipuri horses and Polo Players in 1875

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  A game of Sagol Kangjei (traditional polo) in Manipur, India

Sources

• http://allpedia.dkart.in/livestock/breeds/horse-breeds/9925-manipuri-horse.html
• https://www.apnikheti.com/en/pn/livestock/horse/manipuri
• http://www.horseindian.com/Manipuri-Pony-Breed-Standard.htm Archived 2011-05-22 at the Wayback Machine