Intro
The Padang Pony comes from the island of Sumatra in Indonesia and is similar to the other pony breeds found in Indonesia including the Bali, Java and Timor.
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Indonesia Category
Lombok Pony
Origins
The Lombok pony comes from the Indonesian island of Lombok and is very similar to the Macassar pony which is found in Sulawesi. The island was known for exporting their ponies to other islands during the 16th century and the Lombok probably has close ties to Java Ponies as the islands traded horses.
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Java Pony
Intro
The Jawa or Java pony is similar to the Timor breed, however they are larger and stronger than most of the other Indonesian pony breeds. While they are more powerful, they are perhaps among the more refined and handsome of the nation.
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Gayoe Pony
Intro
Also called Kuda-Gayo. Gaju and Gayo, the Gayoe is a pony that comes from the island of Sumatra and are named for the Gayoe hills on the island. This pony is closely related to the Batak, Deli, Bali, Java, Sumba & Timor ponies. Perhaps the most closely related to the Batak, the Gayoe is known as a stockier branch of lesser quality.
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Flores Pony
Intro
Closely related to the nearby Timor pony, the Flores Pony comes from Flores Island. Smaller in stature than most of the Indonesian breeds, but just as strong and able.
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Djamoi Pony
Origins
Also called the Kaju Pony & Djamonský Pony, the Djamoi comes from Indonesia. I’m unable to find any more information about these little equines.
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Deli Pony
Intro
This breed’s name most likely came from the large quantities of ponies that are exported from the port of Deli, the Deli pony was first exported to Singapore & Penang and later spread through Malaysia.
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Batak Pony
Intro
Also called Deli Pony and Kuda-Deli, Batak Ponies are highly regarded among the ponies of Indonesia and are are often used to improve the bloodlines of neighboring breeds.
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Bali Pony
Intro
Found on the Indonesian island of Bali, this pony is an incredibly healthy and self-sufficient animal. Their size, strength and stature is more a product of the local needs than any centralized selective breeding programs.
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