About: Hirzai

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Hirzai or Nukra is a rare breed of riding horse originating from Pakistan.These horses are of Arab origin and have ample resemblance to Baluchis. Their size is intermediate between those of a horse and a pony. Thoroughbred stallions provided by the Balochistan Government at important centers such as Quetta and Sibi are instrumental in large scale crossbreeding with native mares. The objective is to improve the native stock, however, this policy has led to the deterioration of native breeds purity. Good specimens of Balochi and Hirzai breeds are available at Sibi and Nasirabad Horse shows. These horses are found in all provinces of Pakistan.

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  • Hirzai or Nukra is a rare breed of riding horse originating from Pakistan.These horses are of Arab origin and have ample resemblance to Baluchis. Their size is intermediate between those of a horse and a pony. Thoroughbred stallions provided by the Balochistan Government at important centers such as Quetta and Sibi are instrumental in large scale crossbreeding with native mares. The objective is to improve the native stock, however, this policy has led to the deterioration of native breeds purity. Good specimens of Balochi and Hirzai breeds are available at Sibi and Nasirabad Horse shows. These horses are found in all provinces of Pakistan. (en)
  • Le Hirzai est une race de chevaux de selle légers originaire du Pakistan. D'origine arabe, ce cheval rare est employé pour de rudes tâches de travail dans le Baloutchistan. (fr)
  • Hirzaihästen är en hästras från Pakistan som används mest som en lättare ridhäst. Hästarna är oftast vit- eller gråskimmel och är väldigt ovanliga. Enligt traditioner håller sig khanerna i området med de bästa avelshästarna. (sv)
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  • Nukra, Pakeeza (en)
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  • stands 15 hands high with wide-set ears, a broad forehead and forelock, well-placed limbs, and robust yet proportional withers and rump. In summary, the Hirzai horse breed is a handsome horse, well-suited for riding and draft work. (en)
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  • A Hirzai in Nathia Gali, Pakistan (en)
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  • Hirzai (en)
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  • Hirzai or Nukra is a rare breed of riding horse originating from Pakistan.These horses are of Arab origin and have ample resemblance to Baluchis. Their size is intermediate between those of a horse and a pony. Thoroughbred stallions provided by the Balochistan Government at important centers such as Quetta and Sibi are instrumental in large scale crossbreeding with native mares. The objective is to improve the native stock, however, this policy has led to the deterioration of native breeds purity. Good specimens of Balochi and Hirzai breeds are available at Sibi and Nasirabad Horse shows. These horses are found in all provinces of Pakistan. (en)
  • Le Hirzai est une race de chevaux de selle légers originaire du Pakistan. D'origine arabe, ce cheval rare est employé pour de rudes tâches de travail dans le Baloutchistan. (fr)
  • Hirzaihästen är en hästras från Pakistan som används mest som en lättare ridhäst. Hästarna är oftast vit- eller gråskimmel och är väldigt ovanliga. Enligt traditioner håller sig khanerna i området med de bästa avelshästarna. (sv)
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  • Hirzai (en)
  • Hirzai (fr)
  • Hirzaihäst (sv)
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