Hmmm well the Arab breed is long considered the finest horse breed and its almost certainly the oldest horse breed as almost all horses today have some Arab blood in them somewhere…
However its also a delicate and somewhat fragile horse too, definately the finest all round horse.
I however still prefer the more stocky Steppes Pony breeds.
They are not only adapted to dealing with extreme heat climates like the Arab, but they can also withstand extreme cold tempratures as well. On top of that they are built to last in almost any rugged terrain and have a stamina that is incredible… literally they may not be the fastest horses but they will be the first on the field and will be the last to leave. Thats the spirit of a fine horse it wont give up a chase unless it dies.
As for bringing a horse into the national Assembley… one dreams of a day when a united war band might ride in and butcher the politicians while they sit scoffing about us savages.
Ghensis would Straighten them out in no time... although I think Baidur and Burke were the greatest Mongols. They fought like the Apache of America, and when they caught prisoners they had so many more ways of making them talk...
Gosh it almost deserves a thread on the subject, almost.
^I’m not sure on that one… I know a hungry horse might eat just about anything… but never really had a surplous of almonds, honey and milk. I imagine most horses would eat those things but few could cope with the expense.
I do know the Royals of Jordan feed thier horses camel milk.
Horses that are overly domesticated will be more used to eating grain, Corn, Oats and even chana daal will go a long way.
However grain fed horses are vulnerable as well if I was to take any average Punjabi horse to Gilgit it would never make the trip. Fact is the minute I headed into the hills the horse would not have any of its typical supplies and it takes it a long time if ever to be able to get used to wild food.
A lot of Potowar horses are a bit more hardy as are those from the salt ranges which are more used to eating wild grasses and flowering plants. They can even cope with Alkali water in small amounts and have better immune systems.
However the best horses for the journey to Gilgit are the stocky Ponies of mixed blood... they are pretty much able to survive on anything and will thrive in the higher altitude climates... once you reach Deosai Plains man and horse can pretty much soak in glory and both can eat to thier hearts content... :D
Any true horse people will recognise the instant beauty of a place like this and something about it appeals to my soul… its like I belong here, perhaps more than anywhere else in the World.
We should send cruel souls of genghiz and Taimur riding their horses to NA for teaching a lesson to the politicians
Faris you didn’t reply whether there is any breed of horses which eats honey, almonds and drink pista wala milk?
