Horse Breeding Programme

Spiti ( Chamurthi ) is a recognized breed of horses found in Pin Valley of Lauhal & Spiti and Hangrang Tehsil of Kinnaur District. This breed of horse is sure footed and best mode of transportation in remote and hard area. The department is running a horse breeding farm at Lari in District Lauhal & Spiti to preserve this breed of the horse. To inflict a sense of security and to inculcate confidence in tribal people, department organizes a horse show every year at Rampur Bushehar during Lavi fair and prizes in form of cash are given to owners having best Chamurthi & Spiti animals.