KVCCC organised a drive to the historical Kunigal Stud Farm. This was a 90 miles round trip and ideal to check out Kaizer!
This is the history of the oldest stud farm in India.
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The farm was created by Tipu Sultan for breeding horses for his wars in the 1790s.[2] After his death, the farm was used by the British Army to breed horses, mainly Arabian horses for their cavalry regiments.[3] In 1886, the farm also housed Pero Gomez, the first-ever thoroughbred stallion to be imported into India. Subsequently, the horses were also bred for racing and these horses started to challenge the supremacy of horses imported from United Kingdom and Australia as well. The imperial government held control of the farm during the period under the superintendence of Colonel Hay, General Stewart, Colonel McIntire, Colonel A. A. Jones and Colonel R. J. Jones among others. It was then transferred to the Military Department of the Kingdom of Mysore before transferring to the government of Mysore state in 1948.[2] In 1992, the Government of Karnataka leased the farm to the industrialist Vijay Mallya's race horse division of United Racing and Bloodstock Breeders (URBB). Source |
All members were given advance notice for this. More than 20 cars confirmed for this event.
We grouped at the first toll on Mangalore Road, at Nelamangala
After a sumptuous breakfast sponsored by one of our senior members, we get ready for next part of our journey. Picture courtesy KVCCC member Harish
Father and Son with belly filled, great weather and a well performing car, could not have been more happy. Picture courtesy KVCCC member Harish
We could keep a steady speed of of about 40 miles (64 kmph) and push it higher when there was no traffic. The car performed very well
We reached the stud farm, soaked up the atmosphere.
What a beautiful place and historical too!
This being such an old place the trees and creepers are massive. This bougainvillea is just massive.
The trees are well developed, keeps the place cool
Beautiful setting, isn't it?
With the prized Stallions in the back ground
Pictures do not justice to this place
All the buildings are historical.
The stables in the back ground for the females and foals
The other side too are where the females and foals are kept.
I go around click pictures of the car and the stables!
URBB is seen in the background
On the way out of the stables
Seen here are fillies, young female horses, which have been weaned away from their mother, on completion of 5 months.
Some rest before the next photo session!
This is the main office. I took pictures around this historical building.
The VW's do a brief catch up before we say bye!
Fit for the King, overlooking the horses
We say bye to the horses on the way out, after a great meal sponsored by another member!
The car performed flawlessly. On the way back home, the 46 miles (74 kms) journey was completed in one hours thirty five minutes.
Cheers
KPS