Shimla, Oct. 28 -- The Chamurthi horse - often referred to as the "Ship of the cold desert", will be the main attraction during the horse exhibition to be held from November 1 to November 3 at the International Lavi Mela, Rampur-2025.

To promote the breed, the district administration has invited breeders from Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh to the exhibition. "For the first time the horse breeders from other states have been invited. Chamurthi horse is considered very popular in the hill states. To promote the breed, horse breeders from Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh are being invited to witness its unique qualities. They can also purchase it," said Shimla deputy commissioner Anupam Kashyap.

Last year abou...