Peneia Pony

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Peneia

Alternative names:	Geogalidiko Georgalidiko
Country of origin:	Greece
Breed standards

The Peneia Pony (Greek: αλογάκι της Πηνείας) is a rare breed of pony from the Peloponnese in southern Greece. Peneia is a poetic name for the peninsula, often found in classical texts.

The breed is found in Ilia and Achaia prefectures in the northwest of the Peloponnese. According to Greek Agriculture Ministry statistics, as of 2002 there were two hundred thirty-one breeding mares and sixty-nine stallions.

The breed was founded on an autochthonous Greek variety very possibly related to the Pindos, and later crossed with Anglo-Arab, Anglo-Norman and Nonius strains. Its herdbook was only established in 1995.

Peneies are used as draft animals, pack animals, mounts for riding and jumping, and for breeding hinnies. The natural gait of the peneia is rather bumpy, so they are taught the Greek aravani. The usual colors are chestnut, grey, brown or bay.

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Springate, Lynda [1997] (1998?). "Twenty-five: Principal Pony Breeds of the World", The Encyclopedia of the Horse, reprint (in English), New York: Crescent Books, 205, s.v. "Peneia Pony". ISBN 0-517-18461-3.