Satish Seemar's love for horses reaches far beyond the fancy racecourses of the thoroughbred world.

Growing up with horses and enjoying the priviliged life of a Rajput family in India, the connection to the most glorious breed of Marwari horses in India is obvious. The magnificent breed, often characterised by their inward curved ears, which are normally touching, is more than just a symbol in Indian culture.

The takeover of India by the British Empire in the middle of the nineteenth centuary left no space for the princely pride, the Marwai Horse. Considered as inferior to the thoroughbred, the British wasted no time in slaughtering the majority of this magnificent breed and with it, the pride and soul of the ruling cast in India. Horses in India, especially in the northern states have always been considered part of a families' wealth and status and further more as the most important companion for the ruler in times of war and battle. Women worshipped these horses in order to give protection to their beloved husbands during their time on the battlefields. The companionship of this battle proven brave horse, well known for its courage, stamina and survivor skills in the harsh desert environment of Rajasthan, these horses are much discussed and praised in Indian mythology and poetry.

After surviving the British occupation for more than 150 years, the next battle this beautiful animal had to face was the ignorance and incapability of the Indian Socialist government to recognise the importance of preserving this breed as a major part of India's colourful heritage.

During the last 7 years Satish has dedicated his personal time towards the preservation of the Marwari breed. Together with his father, Mr. Hanuman Seemar, he financed and constructed "Dharampura Stud" in Punjab. Located in the surroundings of the most fertile land in Rajasthan this project and dedication towards the Marwari Breed has earned the respect of fellow breeders, politicians and horse lovers around India.

Satish's experience and expertise in the field of horse breeding and nutrition has helped him to fulfil his dream of returning some of the pleasure and joy that horses have given him during his professional life. His way of saying thank you is to help preserve and re-establish this breed in India.

The description of a Marwari Horse is as colourful as his homeland. Elegant and brave, intelligent and graceful, strong and high in performance, proud and athletic.