Petiso Pony

Origins

The Petiso Pony or Petiso Argentino is a fairly new breed of pony from Argentina that comes from a cross between Shetland & Welsh ponies imported by farmers during the first half of the 20th century crossed with the Criollo. By 1982 a breed registry was created for these sturdy little animals.

Features

Average height 10 – 12 hands

Physique

Head is small
Neck is thick
Legs are strong

Temperament

Mild tempered

Use

Draft animals
Riding ponies