Equine breeding gains momentum as Gujarat’s stud farm industry experiences a surge

Gujarat's horse breeding industry is galloping ahead as the equine population along the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar-Mehsana belt has doubled since the Covid-19 pandemic. Breeders estimate there are now over 4,000 horses in the region, compared with around 2,000 before 2020.

The growing demand for revered breeds, including Marwari, Kathiawadi, and Kutch Sindhi horses, has encouraged farmers to convert agricultural land into modern stud farms. Wealthy buyers from Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot are investing in exceptionally bred and physically sound horses for sports, endurance events, and breeding preservation.