The Ainos or Aenos Pony is an incredibly rare breed of pony found only on the western Greek island of Kefalonia in the Gulf of P\u00e1tras. Sadly, tourism, poaching and lack of grazing land are a major threat to this breed – their numbers shrink every year.
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The ponies on this island are related to Pindos Ponies<\/a> and were originally used as pack animals or transport in the mountains. The feral animals that remain on Mount Ainos today have run wild since WWII. <\/p>\n While there have been some attempts to document and create breeding programs for the Ainos Pony, there is very little local support. <\/p>\n Average height 11.3 – 13 hands Large head Usually dun<\/a>, brown<\/a> or grey<\/a><\/p>\n Easy keepers Pack animalFeatures<\/h3>\n
\nStocky mountain type build<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nShort, thick neck
\nSteep shoulder
\nCompact body
\nLegs and feet are strong
\nJoints can be weak and they are prone to sickled hind legs<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nStrong and calm<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nRiding pony<\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n