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
Use
Riding pony
Pack animal
Intertribal fighting