| Conservation Status | Endangered |
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| Scientific Classification | - Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Perissodactyla
- Family: Equidae
- Genus: Equus
- Species: Equus ferus
- Subspecies: Equus ferus caballus
- Binomial Name: Equus ferus caballus Linnaeus, 1758
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| Breed Type | Riding Horse and Polo Pony |
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| Alternate Names | No widely known alternate names |
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| Origin | The breed originated in the Indian state of Manipur and derived its name from the same region. The Manipuri horse is believed to have descended from Asiatic wild horses and Arabian horses. |
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| Distribution | - States of Distribution: Manipur and Assam
- Geographical Coordinates:
- Latitude: 24°N to 26°N
- Longitude: 92°E to 94°5′E
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| Breed Composition | The breed is considered to have descended from a mix of Asiatic wild horses and Arabian horses. The infusion of Arab blood has contributed to its elegant appearance. |
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| Physical Traits | - Common Body Colours: Bay, dark bay, brown, reddish brown, grey, chestnut, and roan
- Number of Horns: 0 (Horses do not have horns)
- Head: Light, well-proportioned with a straight profile
- Ears: Almond-shaped, alert
- Neck: Well formed with a full mane
- Legs: Well built and sturdy
- Feet: Hoof is tough and well developed
- Muzzle: Slightly wider with a bit convex nose
- Height (Average): Males – 129.1 cm; Females – 129 cm
- Body Length (Average): Males – 129.2 cm; Females – 129.9 cm
- Heart Girth (Average): Males – 143.7 cm; Females – 143.4 cm
- Body Weight (Average): 300 kg (both males and females)
- Birth Weight (Average): Males – 28.5 kg; Females – 26.5 kg
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| Main Use | - Work: Riding, light draft work
- Socio-cultural: Traditional Manipuri Polo (Sagol Kangjei), ceremonies and cultural festivities
These alert ponies are known for their exceptional beauty, speed, and hardiness. |
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| Breed Traits | - Highly adaptable and alert ponies used widely in traditional sports like polo
- Famous for their speed, agility, endurance, and elegant looks due to Arab ancestry
- Similar in appearance and traits to South-East Asian pony breeds
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| Breeding Traits | - Age at First Parturition (Average): 48 months
- Parturition Interval (Average): 12.7 months
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| Milk Production | - Milk Yield per Lactation: Not applicable
- Milk Fat %: Not applicable
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| Management | - Management System: Semi-intensive system
- Mobility: Generally stationary or free-roaming within a local range
- Feeding of Adults: Based on grazing along with supplemented feeding of fodder and concentrate
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| Breed Societies | No breed society has been formally established for Manipuri horse conservation or breeding improvement. |
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| Herd Book or Register | No official herd book or registration system exists for this breed. |
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| Population | - 2008 Population: 2,327 (Source: Thiyam Ranadhir Singh. 2008. Ph.D. Thesis, WBUAFS, Kolkata)
- 2013 Population: 171 (Source: Estimated Livestock Population Breed Wise Based on Breed Survey 2013. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India, New Delhi)
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