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Intro<\/h3>\n

The Chilote Pony is found on Chiloe Island off southern Chile, a largely undeveloped place. The Spaniards captured the island from the native people in 1567 and controlled it until early in the 19th century.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Genetically unique due to their fairly extreme physical isolation from South America, making them perhaps the purest descendants of Spanish animals. Their blood has not been diluted with other strains. They are very small, probably more due to habitat than anything, but retain many of the Iberian characteristics. <\/p>\n

It is interesting to note that there is no selective breeding practiced, their location alone has kept them pure of blood. This elusive breed are rarely seen on the Chilean mainland and most of them are domesticated, however there are a few feral animals found on islands nearby. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Maximum height 12 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is wedge-shaped, dished and refined
\nSmall muzzle with large nostrils
\nBig expressive eyes
\nShort curved ears
\nNeck is arched with a refined, clean throatlatch
\nBody is compact with short back
\nTail is high set<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Grey<\/a> | Black<\/a> | Bay<\/a> | Dun<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Kind and docile
\nActs more like a horse than a pony<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Riding Pony
\nLight agriculture use
\nTransportation<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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