Intro
The Minahasa Horse comes from North Sulawesi, Indonesia and is a combination of Sandlewood Ponies crossed with Thoroughbred. Making them a sturdy breed that is lighter, taller and faster than the ponies found on some of the other Indonesian islands.
Origins
Pony breeds found in Indonesia are part of the Southeastern Asia Pony group and descendants of Chinese and Mongolian animals brought to the islands. Over the centuries, breeds were crossed between islands and imports from the UK or the Netherlands may have left their mark. There was a study done in 2011 on the Morphometric Characterization of Minahasa Horse for Breedingand Conservation Purposes which offers some useful information about horses in Sulawesi.
Features
Average height 11.9-13.2 hands
Physique
According to the report above conformation varies based on location (mountain regions produce heavier animals)
Traditional Colors
Most solid colors, but generally bay or brown
Temperament
Calm and obedient
Use
Riding
Transportation
Light agriculture
Racing