The Marwari Horse
Showcasing the best of the breed
The History of the Marwari
at Rohet
The family's passion for horses
goes back generations. Some of the
greatest names in the long and glorious
history of Marwar were born to this
distinguished family, and the Jagir
(fiefdom) of Rohet was granted to
the greatest amongst them for his
exemplary bravery in numerous military
campaigns under the Rathore banner
. In the modern era the name of
Thakur Dalpat Singh II stands tall
as a legendary polo player and horseman.
A member of one of the greatest
teams of its era, the Jodhpur Polo
Team, Dalpat Singhji played a pivotal
role in the Jodhpur team's many
victories. Today Rohet Garh has
emerged as great patrons of their
own horse, the Marwari! The indigenous
horse of the Thar desert! Endowed
with sublime beauty and an honest
'never say die' spirit, it is a
bold and fearless horse, magnificent
in confirmation and loyal unto death.
It was the brave Rajput warrior's
mighty charger, which was capable
of tearing fearlessly into the enemy,
rearing up on war elephants in order
to let its master strike the foe
seated upon it, or jumping off fort
ramparts, and jumping rivers with
a severed hind leg to save its master's
life by sacrificing its own! In
the annals of Rajput history, these
horses are as famous as their masters,
and their names have been forever
immortalized.
Equestrian Program
at Rohet Garh
Today Rohet Garh boasts of one of
the finest stables of the Marwari
horse in the country. This horse's
sensitive but honest disposition
and its beautiful, free-flowing
gait make it a delight to ride.
The owner himself beautifully schools
the horses at Rohet Garh. And by
offering riding to our guests, we
present a special opportunity to
the intrepid horseman to experience
and cherish this beautiful horse.
Rohet Garh is proud to introduce
an extensive tailor-made equestrian
program ranging from a full day's
riding to a six days'/six nights'
riding safari exploring the region
of western Rajasthan around Rohet.
Apart from offering a superb riding
experience on beautiful horses,
it is also a great cultural experience,
which gives a deep insight into
the rich culture and traditions
of this region of Marwar, as well
as offering great game- viewing
opportunities. (The reaction of
antelopes and other animals in the
wild is altogether different when
approached on horseback!) This region
of western Rajasthan makes for almost
perfect riding country with its
semi-arid shrub and bush vegetation,
wide, open spaces and soft terrain.
All itineraries are carefully selected
so that riding on tarmac roads is
totally eliminated. Passing through
delightful small villages and Dhanis
(settlements), and with the family's
special relationship with the local
village people, our guests have
the unique opportunity to access
every village and home they pass,
and experience the legendary hospitality
and warmth of the people of Marwar.
It makes an almost overwhelming
cultural experience.
In spite of the region being quite
dry and arid, it is surprisingly
rich in wildlife. Herds of the rare
and famous Black Buck antelope,
the Blue Bull antelope, and the
petite Chinkara are common viewing
on our rides. The region is also
very rich in bird life with over
200 different species to be sighted.
The itineraries are tailor-made
to the requirement of our guests,
keeping riding ability and time
duration in mind. Overnight accommodation
provided during the rides is mostly
in luxury tents! The tents are furnished
with two full-sized beds, luggage
stands, lounge chairs and tables,
with a change of sheets and towels
every day. The attached bathrooms
are special, as there is running
water, with flushable toilets, regular
washbasins, and showers! All this
in a mobile camp! Our own 'Wilderness
Camp' luxury tents are also used
in all our riding programs, apart
from that, two charming heritage
properties-Fort Chanwa, Luni and
Sardar Samand Palace, Pali-are a
perfect day's ride from Rohet Garh.
