Tokara Pony

Intro

Also called the Tokara Kyusu, Kagoshima, Kuyshu and Miyazki the Tokara pony comes from the Tokara Islands in Japan.

Origins

It is believed that the Kitaiga people brought 10 native ponies to Tokara from their island in 1897 to use for agriculture and transport. By 1943 the breed reached their highest numbers (100 head) but the second World War decimated their numbers.

They were essentially first discovered, recorded and named in 1950 by Dr. Shigeyuki Hayashida.

Features

Average height 12 hands

Physique

Head is rough
Neck is short
Chest is deep
Body is stocky and compact
Legs are strong

Traditional Colors

Almost always bay or brown, with no white markings (this is rare and indicates purity of bloodlines).

Temperament

Gentle and willing

Use

Riding
Agriculture
Crushing sugar cane

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