Chetak

Chetak was the famous horse of Rana Pratap.   Chetak, the white horse of arabic breed had a short neck ,a tail with bushy dense hair ,narrow back , big eyes with sharp sight , sturdy shoulders, broad forehead and chest. This divine horse had balanced muscular body with an extremely attractive appearance blessed with flying legs.

Chetak had rare intelligence, restraint and courage coupled with unflinching faithfulness to his master.

Chetak , whom Pratap rode during the gruesome Battle of Haldighati (June 21, 1576). Chetak died in this battle and since then has been immortalized in the ballads of Rajasthan. This famous warhorse was of Kathiawari breed. Folklore has it that Chetak's coat had a blue tinge. That is why Rana Pratap is sometime referred as the "Rider of the Blue Horse" in ballads