THODUPUZHA: This is six year old model but the pick-up is still fine. Auto drive. The speed is 80 km/ hr. The bigger attraction is there is no need for diesel or petrol or helmet. Police won’t catch you.

In the cattle market of Thodupuzha Agricultural Development Society, who would become the stars are not oxen but horses. There are five horses. In Kerala, it is for the first time that horses would be taken to the market today. It will cost anywhere from Rs 45,000 to 65,000. The market time will be from 6:30 am to 10 am.

These are the horses that reach here from Mysore racing ground after they become a liability for racing clubs.

The horses are of the ages ranging from 4 to 6 years . Though they have no disease, they are not fit for races. Since they were racing horses, all the horses have passport. The breeds include Marwari, Katpadi and more.