Sumba pony
| Sumba and Sumbawa pony | |
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Sumbawa pony |
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| Important data | |
| Origin: | Indonesia |
| Main breeding area: | Indonesia |
| Distribution: | Indonesia |
| Stick measure : | by 120 cm |
| Colors : | Duns |
| Main application area: | Pack and draft animal |
The Sumba pony is an indigenous breed of horse from the Indonesian island of Sumba , which is very similar to Mongolian and Chinese primitive ponies. It is used as a pack and draft animal in Indonesia . It can also be found in traditional dance competitions, in which it has to make little bells tied to its knees ring by practicing steps. The Sumbawa pony is almost identical to the Sumba pony, it comes from the Indonesian island of Sumbawa .
Sumba ponies are characterized by heavy but attractive heads with large almond-shaped eyes. The body is usually wiry and rests on slender, iron-hard legs with a stick of approx. 120 cm. In terms of color, there is only a wild drawing similar to the Tarpan or Konik . The animals are tough, persistent but willing work animals.
