Somali Pony

Origins

The Somali Pony comes from eastern Africa in Somalia and there are several varieties within the breed, although their numbers are very small. They are bred by a number of local tribes, the Dolbanhanta tribe being the largest breeder.

Features

Average height 13 – 13.2 hands

Physique

Head is heavy
Neck is short & thick
Hooves are very hard

Traditional Colors

chestnut | grey

Use

Riding pony
Pack animal
Intertribal fighting

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