The document summarizes information about the Hirzai horse breed originating from Arab stock that resembles Balochis horses. It is intermediate in size between horses and ponies, mainly used for riding, and good specimens can be found at horse shows in Sibi and Nasirabad in Balochistan province of Pakistan where thoroughbred stallions provided by the government are used to crossbreed with native mares.

1. Prepared by
Dr Muhammad Ashiq Toor
DVM , B s c (Zoology)
Islamia University of Bahawal Pur (IUB) (2010 –
2015)
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Hirzai” Horse Breed

2. Origin:
Arab origin, Resemble with Balochis
Hometract:
Balochistan province
Size:
Intermediate b/w horse & pony
Work On Hirzai:
Thoroughbred stallions provided by Balochistan
Government at important centers such as Quetta and
Sibi are instrumental in large scale crossbreeding with
native mares.
Purpose:
Mainly used for riding.

3. Good specimens:
Good specimens of Hirzai breed are available at Sibi and
Nasirabad horse shows.
Snapshots: