BABAJI
Traditional Size Kathiawari Stallion
Sculpted by Kathi Bogucki
To see photos of Babaji in progress click here!
Babaji is a Kathiwari horse, a breed originating in
the Saurashtra province of Gujarat in Western India.
One of 5 indigenous breeds from India, the Kathiawari
most closely resembles it's cousin, the Marwari,
although they are considered two distinct breeds.
The Kathiwari is smaller and stockier, showing a
greater Arabian influence while the Marwari is
taller and leaner with a more thoroughbred-like
appearance. Within the Kathiwari breed there are
28 different recognized strains which correspond to
the Princely houses that bred them.
Originally developed as war horses, the Kathiwari and their Marwari cousins are still considered an important part of Indian culture. Specially trained dancing horses often perform at auspicious occasions while the presence of a horse is a symbolic necessity for many religious ceremonies. In India, the horse is considered a divine being and is the source of many myths and legends.
A typical desert breed with refined features, large nostrils,
short glossy coats, and fine, silky, manes and tails. One of the most
extraordinary features of the Kathiwari are their curved and
unusually set ears. Often overlapping at the tips, the ears that are most prized
form a perfect arch when pricked forward.
Another interesting feature of the breed is that they possess the ability to perform an ambling gait called the Revaal which is preferred for comfortably covering long distances when riding in the desert as well as providing a basis for racing competions.
Kathiwari horses come in a fantastic colour/pattern array including chestnut, bay, black, all shades of grey (including pink skinned white,) dun,
tobiano, sabino, palomino (and all creme dilutions), and roan. (some of these, mainly the dun and roan, *may* be misnamed colours within the breed so it is wise to do
your research before painting!)
For some lovely photos of live Kathiwari horses check out this link as well as this one.
Babaji's base is done in a modified paisley pattern adorned with Indian metal work shapes and designs.
As for the inspiration for his name. . .
well, I am a Supertramp fan and I was thinking about starting this Indian fellow one day as I was driving around doing errands and suddenly this song came on the radio. . .
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