- Source: Hirzai
The Hirzai (Urdu: حرزایی) is a rare Pakistani breed of riding horse. It derives from cross-breeding of Baluchi horses with Arab stock. It is usually grey; other colours occur infrequently. The average height is 152 cm.: 472 In the twenty-first century it is an endangered breed.
History
The Hirzai derives from cross-breeding of Baluchi horses with Arab stock. It is an endangered breed: its conservation status was listed as 'endangered' by the FAO in 2007,: 88 and in 2024 was listed in DAD-IS as 'unknown'. Population data has not been reported since 1988, when it was estimated to be between 100 and 1000 head.
Characteristics
The Hirzai stands about 152 cm at the withers. The coat is usually grey; other colours occur only infrequently.: 472