IT News
Imphal, Mar 18:
The 2nd Horse Show of the best Manipuri Pony Stallion, Mapa Sha, 2023 under the aegis of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services, Manipur organized by the Manipuri Pony Society (MPS) was held at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
Altogether 17 stallions of age 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 was won by 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.
The Horse and Cash prizes were sponsored by Mangal Foundation. Miss Thokchom Praveena of Foundation said that the Horse Show initiated by the Manipuri Pony Society as clarion call to save the stallions is a step to save Manipuri ponies and we are happy to be a part of this important event by supporting the competition.
The stallions were assessed by team judges comprising Dr A Debendra Singh, Dr Ch Jekendra Singh, Dr S Upendra Singh and Dr Th Debendrakumar Singh.
The idea behind organizing the Horse Show according to President Manipuri Pony Society Prof Ch Priyoranjan Singh is 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 and Animal Husbandry Services Government of Manipur while encouraging the pony owners, polo clubs, Manipuri Pony Society and Mangal Foundation expressed that every possible assistance from the department will be extended in the future.