The Skyros Pony comes from Greece and is the smallest of the Greek Pony breeds. Although they are small in stature, they display more miniature horse like characteristics rather than those typical of pony breeds.
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Interestingly enough there are a number of ‘miniature’ horse breeds that have developed at similar latitudes (between 30-45 degrees) including the Mytilene<\/a>, the Carpathian<\/a> and the Caspian<\/a>. <\/p>\n The Skyros comes from the southeast of Skyros Island that gave them their name, their exact origins are unknown, but they have been there for centuries. The local people used a few of the animals for farm work during the summer months, but the ponies wintered without the aid of people. The mechanization of farming and transportation has dented their numbers considerably. <\/p>\n There is still a small herd on Skyros Island as well as a group kept at a University Farm in Thessaloniki and some private breeders. According to the DAD-IS, they are at risk, but maintained and as of 2021 there were 397 left. <\/p>\n Average height 9.2 – 10.3 hands<\/p>\n Head is pretty and large grey<\/a> | bay<\/a> | dun<\/a> | brown<\/a><\/p>\n Spirited but friendly <\/p>\n Riding pony<\/p>\nFeatures<\/h3>\n
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\nNeck is short
\nChest is flat
\nBack is straight
\nLegs are long and fine but strong<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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