Also called Soembawa, the Sumbawa Pony is a close kin to Sumba Ponies<\/a>, but they tend to be smaller and originate on the Indonesian island of Sumbawa. Often they are referred to as the same breed because of the close proximity of the islands and the amount of cross breeding between them. The horses found in Indonesia are descendants of Chinese and Mongolian animals brought starting from the 7th century. Over time each island developed their own type and today they are different enough to be recognized as official breeds. As there are no centralized breeding studbooks, breeding is left to the people so breed standards are loosely defined and conformation varies. The Sumbawa had an infusion of Arabian<\/a> blood which gives many of them more refinement than some found on other islands. <\/p>\n Average height 11 hands<\/p>\n Head is heavy with a straight profile Generally dun<\/a> but can be found in most solid colors<\/a>. <\/p>\n Active and willing Riding pony
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Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are almond shaped
\nNeck is short and broad
\nBack is long and tends to dip slightly
\nShoulder is straight
\nLegs are slender and strong
\nFeet are small and hard<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nDocile and obedient <\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nLight draft
\nTransportation
\nCart horse
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