Bandiagara Horse

Intro

Also called Gondo, the Bandiagara horse is a mid-sized, docile horse breed that can be found in Mali and Niger on the African continent.

Origins

This breed is a Barb or Dongola type with fragile and lovely facial features. For the most part, this breed type is suited to the climatic harshness of the area and highly adaptable.

Status

Numbers for the Bandiagara in DAD-IS haven’t been updated since 1992 when there were less than 10,000 animals.

Features

Average height 14.3 – almost 15 hands

Physique

Neck is short and thick
Chest and shoulder are ample
Back is long with rounded croup
Tail is low set
Legs are think and sinewy
Hooves are hard and small

Traditional Colors

grey | bay

Temperament

Spirited & bold

Use

Transportation
Cart horse

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