Sumba and Sumbawa Pony
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| Sumba and Sumbawa Ponies | |
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| Country of origin: | Indonesia |
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The Sumba Pony and Sumbawa Pony are named after the island on which they are bred--the Sumba Island and Sumbawa Island respectively. However, the two breeds are similar enough that they may be considered one. The ponies descended from Mongolian Horses and ancient Chinese stock.
The ponies are today used for pack, riding, and light draft work. They are incredibly strong, and many are ridden by men in games of Lance Throwing despite never reaching 13 hh. Young boys also ride the ponies bareback in traditional dance competitions, manuveuring them in patterns as instructed. The knee of the ponies are decorated with bells, that chime in rhythm to the drumming.
The ponies are quick, agile, athletic, and fast, with great endurance, and a willing temperament. They usually have primitive coloring, being dun with a dorsal stripeand black points, although they may be any color. The Sumba and Subawa have a heavy head, short, muscular neck, and flat withers. The back is usually long, although it is still strong, and the legs are fine but tough with good hooves. Most ponies do not exceed 12.2 hh.
