2nd Horse Show held at Mapal Kangjeibung
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 18 2023:
The 2nd Horse Show of the best Manipuri Pony Stallion, Mapa Sha 2023 organised by Manipuri Pony Society (MPS) under the aegis of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services, Manipur was held at Mapal Kangjeibung on Saturday.
Altogether 17 stallions in the age group of four years and above participated in the competition.
The best stallion prize was won by Corner (Mange/ Bay) of Kh Yaikhomba of Nagamapal Polo Club.
The 2nd best stallion prize went to Kori (Bay) T Thomash of Imphal Riding Club, and the third best award was cornered by a Karu (Black) of N Ranjan of Imphal Riding Club.
Thokchom Praveena of Mangal Foundation said that the Horse Show initiated by the Manipuri Pony Society was a clarion call to save the stallions and Manipuri ponies.
The horse and cash prizes were sponsored by the Mangal Foundation.
The stallions were assessed by team judges comprising Dr A Debendra Singh, Dr Ch Jekendra Singh, Dr S Upendra Singh and Dr Th Debendra-kumar Singh.
The idea behind organising the Horse Show according to MPS president Prof Ch Priy-oranjan Singh was to prevent early castration of the stallions and also to encourage rearing of the breed to ensure good quality of our ponies.
Dr Ng Ibotombi Singh, director Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Services, while encouraging the pony owners, polo clubs, Manipuri Pony Society and Mangal Foundation assured that every possible assistance from the department will be extended in the future, said a press release from the Manipuri Pony Society.