The Kathiawari is a breed of horse from India, specifically originating in the

Kathiawar peninsula. The horses, although small, are not ponies. The

animals are up to 14.3hh in height, and can be black, chestnut, bay, any of

the cream dilutions (palomino, buckskin, smoky black, cremello, perlino,

and smoky cream), tobiano pinto, and sabino pinto. Dun, roan,

champagne, frame and splash overo, and the appaloosa pattern are not

found in the breed. The horses are tough and frugal. Although sometimes

unpredictable, they generally have a quiet temperament. Many have a

natural ability to pace, possibly from the influence of the breeds of

Central Asia.