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Intro<\/h3>\n

Also called the Dongolah and Dongolawi, the Dongala is believed to have come from the Dongala Providence in Sudan and thought to be a degenerate strain of Barb<\/a> with Arabian<\/a> influence. They are similar in looks and bloodlines to other breeds of West Africa who almost all fall collectively under the West African Barb category.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

It is believed that these animals are descendant from Iberian horses brought to Egypt in the 13th century. Despite their ancient roots, these animals are not known for their looks or breeding. However this is not due to lack of natural potential, but rather due to a lack of formal management of bloodlines. <\/p>\n

Local customs decree that riding stallions is more prestigious, plus breeding is time consuming and expensive, so animals are often purchased from neighboring countries. This leaves the area short on female animals and full of sub-par Dongola stallion genetics. <\/p>\n

Although they come from Dongala, they are widely used in Cameroon and the type has persisted based on the needs of local people. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15 – 15.2 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is large and rough with characteristically pronounced convex profile
\nBack is long
\nChest is flat and high
\nLegs are long and thin
\nHooves are hard<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

chestnut<\/a> | black<\/a> | bay<\/a> | pinto<\/a> | grey<\/a> | brown<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

High strung and spirited
\nIntelligent and bold<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Riding horse<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n