Peneia Pony
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| Alternative names: | Geogalidiko Georgalidiko Pinia |
| Country of origin: | Greece |
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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.
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[edit] History
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. The breed is found in Ilia and Achaia prefectures in the northwest of the Peloponnese[1].
According to Greek Agriculture Ministry statistics, as of 2002 there were two hundred thirty-one breeding mares and sixty-nine stallions[2].
[edit] Breed Characteristics
Peneias generally stand between 10.1 and 14 hands high, and are usually bay, black, chestnut, or gray, although other colors are seen. They have a well-proportioned head with a convex profile and a well-set neck running into low withers, a wide chest, and muscular, sloping shoulders. They have a short back, sloping croup, and long lets with small, tough hooves[3].
The natural gait of the Peneia breed is fairly stilted, so they are usually taught a smoother gait called the aravani[4]..
[edit] Uses
Peneias are used as draft animals, pack animals, and mounts for riding and jumping[1]. The stallions are often used for breeding hinnies[3].
[edit] References
- ^ a b Springate, Lynda [1997]. "Twenty-five: Principal Pony Breeds of the World", The Encyclopedia of the Horse, reprint, New York: Crescent Books, 205, s.v. "Peneia Pony". ISBN 0-517-18461-3.
- ^ Peneia Pony. EAAP Animal Genetic Data Book. Retrieved on December 29, 2007.
- ^ a b Bongianni, Maurizio (1988). Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies. Simon & Schuster, Inc., p. 162. ISBN 0671660683.
- ^ Peneia. Equine Kingdom. Retrieved on December 29, 2007.
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