Marwari is a rare original desert horse breed of Marwari region of Rajasthan state of India. It is a very hardy horse capable of covering long distances with good speed by virtue of its strong limbs and hooves. This breed can withstand intense heat and cold and adverse climatic conditions & is known for its elegance, beauty, viguor, endurance, intelligence, alertness, animated gait and peculiar ear tips touching each other. The ride of this breed is one of finest in the world and that is why this rare breed is one of the most sorted out riding animal.

Beginning in the 12th century, they espoused strict breeding that promoted purity and hardiness. Used throughout history as a cavalry horseby the people of the Marwar region, the Marwari was noted for its loyalty and bravery in battle. The breed deteriorated in the 1930s, when poor management practices resulted in a reduction of the breeding stock, but today has regained some of its popularity. In 1995, a breed society was formed for the Marwari in India. It was observed that only about 3000 horses are true to Marwari breed and others are cross of Marwari with Khathiawadi or Sindhi, thoroughbred etc. The exportation of Marwaris was banned for decades, but between 2000 and 2006, a small number of exports were allowed. Since 2008, visas allowing temporary travel of Marwaris outside India have been available in small numbers.
 

The Marwari Breed of horses can withstand extreme climate which could range between 4ºC - 48ºC. The breed is primarily maintained for show, Horse Safaris & Sport, ceremonial & religious purposes, and during earlier days in war. It's popularity has spread all over India.
 

The National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar has conducted studies on delineating of breed characteristics of Marwari Horses. The breed characters are primarily based on phenotypic/biometrical measurement, genotypic markers, reproductive parameters and molecular markers.
 

The average body weight of Marwari Stallion is 371.57 ± 10.77kg. Males are generally heavier than female.

A wide range of colours is observed in Marwari Horses. The most common body colours are Bhanwar (Dark Brown), Kumet (Bay), Telia Kumat (Dark Bay), Shah Ablak (Pie Bald), Lal Ablak (Skew Bald), Surang (Chestnut), Champa (Dun), Sanjab (Blue Roan), Shwet (Grey) and Kagra (Flea-bitten & Dappled Grey).