Peneia pony
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| Origin: | Greece |
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| Stick measure : | 127-142 cm |
| Colors : | Burin-haired people, foxes, black horses |
| Main application area: | Agriculture, transport and riding horse |
The Peneia pony is a breed of horse originating from the Greek province of Eleia .
Background information on horse evaluation and breeding can be found under: Exterior , interior and horse breeding .
Exterior
The Peneia pony has an expressive head, a straight profile, intelligent eyes, small ears, a strong straight neck, a lush mane with a strong forelock, a low-set tail and small, hard hooves. The hind legs are often set up like a cow and the hindquarters appear weak. Nevertheless, the Peneia pony is stronger than the other Greek horse breeds and is very suitable as a mountain horse.
The height is between 127 and 142 cm. Often stitchhaired , foxes and black horses represented, rarely brown and dusky.
interior
The peneia pony was valued in ancient times as a riding and pack pony because of its willing and undemanding nature.
Breeding history
Formerly used in agriculture, the Peneia pony is now threatened with extinction due to mechanization.
literature
- Bonnie Lou Hendricks: International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds . University of Oklahoma Press, 1995, ISBN 9780806138848 .