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Taishu Horse

Origins

The Taishuh or Taishu horse comes from the Tsu (or Tsushima) Islands in western Japan and they are an ancient breed thought to date back to the 8th century. Although they are old, they are very rare and have been a protected breed since 1979.
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Sumba Pony

Origins

The Sumba pony shares close ties to the Sumbawa Pony but they originate from the Indonesian island of Sumba. Often they are referred to as the same breed because of the close proximity of the islands and the amount of cross breeding between them. They are common & well known for their use in native dance and lance-throwing competitions.
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