The Coffin Bay Pony is a semi-feral breed that is native to Coffin Bay, on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in Australia. Often confused with the Brumby’s<\/a>, these ponies do not share their lineage and are protected by fences from breeding with them. The bloodlines of these ponies come from 60 Timor ponies<\/a> imported by English settlers in the mid-19th century for breeding. From the start breeding was selective, controlled for quality and purity. However as the operations expanded additional bloodlines were added including Welsh Cob<\/a>, Thoroughbred<\/a>, Arabian<\/a>, Clydesdale<\/a> and Hackney<\/a>. <\/p>\n During the 20th century breeding horses became less commercially viable and the animals that were once meticulously bred became more of a liability. In 1972 the breeding farm was given to the South Australian Government to become a national park. <\/p>\n Since that time, preservation of the ponies is managed by volunteers of the Coffin Bay pony Society. This group ensures that their numbers stay reasonable so they are allowed to remain in the park. <\/p>\n There are two acceptable types of Coffin Bay Pony, a lighter saddle-type and a stronger, more robust type. <\/p>\n Average height no taller than 14.2 <\/p>\n Head is small with a straight profile Chestnut<\/a> | Grey<\/a> | Bay<\/a> | Black<\/a> | Roan<\/a> | Dun<\/a> Friendly & manageable when domesticated<\/p>\n When domesticated make great riding ponies<\/p>\n
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\nNeck is short and muscular
\nBack is short and strong
\nChest is deep
\nLegs are sturdy with good joints
\nFeet are shapely and hard<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
\nNo pinto white patterns<\/a><\/p>\nTemperament<\/h3>\n
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