Baise Horse

Baise Horse

　　【Main Production Areas and Distribution】 The core production area is located in Tianlin, Longlin, Napo (Xilin), Lingyun, Leye, and Baise counties in Guangxi’s Baise region. It is also distributed across Donglan, Bama, Fengshan, Tian’e, and Nandan counties in Hechi region of Guangxi, as well as Guangnan, Funing, and Maguan counties in Wenshan, Yunnan.

　　【Formation History】

　　The history of horse breeding in Baise is reflected in historical documents, unearthed relics, architectural decorations, and murals. According to the Tianlin County Annals: “Horse-drawn carriages, drums, gongs, lanterns, and torches were used during weddings.” Locals have a tradition of drinking alcohol and consuming the meat of cattle, horses, and dogs. The Lingyun County Annals state: “In conducting certain affairs, one faces a unique dilemma; wealthier households often used horse-drawn carriages and kept one horse.” In 1972, a Western Han Dynasty artifact—a gilded bronze equestrian figurine—was unearthed in Puhé Village, Xilin County, Baise region. The Yuedong Guild Hall, built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, features sculptures and murals on its roof depicting numerous horse figurines and knights. These historical facts and cultural artifacts all indicate that horse breeding has a long history in the Baise region. The mountainous areas of Baise offer vast pastures and abundant forage. For over a quarter of the year, horses are left to graze freely in high mountain valleys without shelter, allowed to forage and breed naturally. When needed for work, they are brought back to stables. During labor, they are supplemented with 2–3 kg of corn, or 4–5 kg of bran, along with 5–10 kg of green grass. The production area has poor transportation, and historically, goods transported between Baise and Nanning or Xingyi in Guizhou relied entirely on horses. Over generations, locals have bred and used horses, accumulating rich experience in horse selection, breeding, and management. Thus, the Baise Horse has been carefully developed by local communities under the influence of the region’s natural conditions and socio-economic factors.