Also called Bobodi and Boboli, the Bobo is a light pony or small horse found in Burkina Faso. Like many of the West African breeds, they are generally of Barb or Dongola ancestry. Although these horses can have a natural resistance to trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), which is found in other native equines of the area.
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This pony is named for the Bobo-Dioulasso region and are very rare. Like other West African countries, there are no centrally kept studbooks or breeding programs we could find. Lack of reliable information makes them a mystery, but the unique immunity to trypanosomiasis in their bloodlines indicates they have been in the area for a long time. Their genetics are interesting and worth studying, as there are not many identified native feral breeds in Africa. After a study of several African countries, it’s clear that they exist and their important genetics should be preserved. <\/p>\n
Average height 11.8 – 13.2 hands
\nA type of ‘bearded’ pony found in West Africa
\nCan be immune to trypanosomiasis <\/p>\n
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The source we found said usually white, presumably grey<\/a>, but may be due to some form of dominant white<\/a>.<\/p>\n Strong and hardy<\/p>\n Riding horse<\/p>\nTemperament<\/h3>\n
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