The Marwari originated in the areas of northwest India near Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakihstan. The origins of the Marwari breed date back as far as the Middle Ages with a possible link to the Mongolian horse. The Marwari resemble the horses of the Turkmenistan. The Marwari’s ears however are distinctive and suggest a connection with the Kathiawari breed, another neighboring breed, which also has the curving ears. The credit of the development of the Marwari is to the Rathores, rulers of Marwar. The Rathores had policies of strict selective The Marwari originated in area northwest of India near the Afghanistan border, breeding of the Marwari in the early 12th century. The Rathores lost their Kingdom of Kanauj in 1193 and retreated into the remote western India deserts. There the Marwari were bred selectively for survival in the harsh desert environment. The modern Marwari stands on average 14.3 hh and is known for its audacity, stamina, beauty, and its resistance to heat and draught. These horses are built strongly with long limbs and hard feet. The Marwari have a natural pacing gait called the revaal.