Manipuri Pony
The Manipuri Pony or Meitei Horse (Meitei: Meitei Sagol; Old Manipuri: Meitei Sakol) 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.[1][2][3][4]
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| Country of origin | India |
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| Standard | Indigenous Horse Society of India |
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| Colour | fourteen recognised colours |
History
Since ancient times, Manipuri horses were used for both warfare and polo.
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.
References
- ↑ Manipuri Pony (in en). International Museum of the Horse. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ↑ Manipuri Pony Information, Origin, History, Pictures (in en-US). Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ↑ Horse Breed: Manipuri Pony (in en-US). Globetrotting (2018-08-09). Retrieved 2022-04-04.
- ↑ Konwar, Ritu Raj (2020-02-09). "Manipur gets back on the horse" (in en-IN). The Hindu. . https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipur-gets-back-on-the-horse/article30770325.ece. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
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