Indian Army has an association with horses since the days might was counted by ‘horse power’. Much later when the cavalry metamorphosed into armoured regiments, the role of horses in the army took a newer direction. At present, horses are of greater importance than before owing to the growing popularity of equestrian sports in the national and international arena. In fact, these long-time friends of mankind have been of immense use in war and peace. The pains in rearing and breeding these four-footed friends are rarely noticed even when the world's largest stable-Equine Breeding Stud (EBS) is at Babugarh, Uttar Pradesh.

EBS has been producing and rearing specialised sports horses like Hanoverians, Eventing, show jumping, trooper horses and polo ponies. Army owes much to EBS horses for its performances at national and international equestrian events. The unit has also achieved excellence in donkey breeding and production of mules. At a media interaction, additional Director General, RVC, Maj Gen BS Panwar said, "Our achievement in the field of equestrian sports has been the hallmark of national pride. Recently our riders have won bronze medals in Busan Asian Games and in coming years we have bright prospects of winning greater laurels in Asian Games and Olympics". Quality horses produced by this unit are also supplied to mounted units of Central Reserve Police Force, BSF and state police.

EBS has become the first and only establishment in the country to develop indigenous techniques in artificial insemination in equines suiting to Indian conditions. With around 2000 acres of land, EBS is self-sufficient in its fodder requirements. Managed by more than 600 people round-the-clock, the farm is equipped with modern facilities for treatment of sick animals. It also has a laboratory along with X-ray, ultra sound, physiotherapy and ICU facilities. Brig N Mohanty, Commandant, EBS said, "This year EBS has achieved a record number of production by producing 574 horses and mules. We are working on the most prestigious project of development of 'embryo transfer technology' in equines". Once developed, India will be the seventh country to produce horses and mules by embryo transfer technology.