{"id":690,"date":"2010-08-09T04:52:48","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T04:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=690"},"modified":"2025-01-12T14:08:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T14:08:41","slug":"indian-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/indian-country","title":{"rendered":"Indian Country Bred Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Origins<\/h3>\n

The Indian Country Bred Horse comes from the Himalayan region of India and is a combination of the Bhutia<\/a>, Spiti<\/a> and Tibetan pony<\/a> bloodlines. These animals have been cross bred for so many years that the distinction lines between each breed have blurred.
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\nAlthough they are tough little ponies and able to handle high altitude, unstable footing and poor nutrition, they are not the most beautifully put together. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 12 – 13.2 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Although this animal is a combination of three breeds, their characteristics have similar tendencies anyway.
\nHad is large, often with a pronounced jaw
\nNeck is short
\nChest is deep
\nShoulder is straight and upright
\nLegs are short and strong<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

chestnut<\/a> | grey<\/a> | dun<\/a> | roan<\/a> <\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Generally willing and quiet<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Work animal
\nPack animal
\nRiding pony<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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