Padang Pony

Padang Pony

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Country of Origin: Sumatra Island, Indonesia

The Padang Pony is one of several ponies found in Indonesia. Among the others are the Batak (Deli), Bali, Gayoe, Java, Sumba or Sumbawa, Sandalwood and Timor.

Physical Description

The Padang Pony is small but strong, versatile, have good endurance and are even tempered. They tend to be slower than the Batak. The Padang stands approximately 12.2-13 hh at the withers. They have small heads, small ears, a short, muscular neck, deep chest, sloping croup, sloping shoulder, good coupling, strong back, slight builds, and light legs. They come is all colors. They have thick manes and tails.

Influences

Arabian Blood

Uses

These ponies are used for farm work, riding, and sporting activities.

Sources

Padang Pony
Dictionnaire des races équines