Intro
The Perinagan Pony comes from the island of Java in Indonesia and is known for being one of the more quality Indonesian ponies. They come from crossing the Java Pony with Arabian bloodlines.
Origins
Horses were brought to Indonesia around the 7th century and originally of Chinese or Mongolian descent. Centuries in a climate so different from Mongolia has shaped these tough little animals to the area and changed their physical characteristics. Arabian blood serves to refine almost any breed it influences and the Periangan is no different. This breed is not listed in the DAD-IS, so is probably considered a variant of the Java Pony. Indonesia does not appear to have any centrally controlled studbooks or breed management, so local areas on each island breed them to type for specific needs.
Features
Average height 12.1 hands
Physique
Head has a straight or slightly dished profile
Eyes are lively and expressive
Neck is muscular
Back is medium
Chest is deep
Legs are lean and strong
Feet are hard
Traditional Colors
All colors
Temperament
Lively and kind
Use
Riding horse
Pack horse
Tourism