Hirzai

The Hirzai (حرزایی) is a rare Pakistani breed of riding horse. It derives from cross-breeding of Baluchi horses with Arab stock. It is usually grey; other colours occur infrequently. The average height is $152 cm$. In the twenty-first century it is an endangered breed.

History
The Hirzai derives from cross-breeding of Baluchi horses with Arab stock. It is an endangered breed: its conservation status was listed as 'endangered' by the FAO in 2007, and in 2024 was listed in DAD-IS as 'unknown'. Population data has not been reported since 1988, when it was estimated to be between 100 and $1,000$ head.

Characteristics
The Hirzai stands about $152 cm$ at the withers. The coat is usually grey; other colours occur only infrequently.