{"id":779,"date":"2010-08-09T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=779"},"modified":"2025-01-08T14:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:13:56","slug":"landais-pony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/landais-pony","title":{"rendered":"Landais Pony"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

The Landais Pony comes from the region of Landes in the southwest of France. They are known for being a fine pony that looks similar to a mini Arabian<\/a>.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

This is a native breed that has been there since prehistoric times. They are thought to be descendants of the Tarpan<\/a>, but Arabian<\/a> blood was introduced in the 8th century and later early in the 20th century. <\/p>\n

In 1946 the Landais was crossed with a number of larger animals in an effort to produce a more robust animal. Unfortunately this also diluted an ancient bloodlines, leaving very few pure individuals. Luckily the French government stepped in and is attempting to preserve the breed using Arabian<\/a> and Welsh Section B<\/a> stallions sparingly to regenerate population. The breed is currently in danger. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 11.1 – 13.1 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is Arabian in character
\nEyes are large
\nEars are small & pointed
\nNeck is long & arched
\nBack is short
\nHooves are hard and well shaped <\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Most solid colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Intelligent & elegant
\nEasy going and kind<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Children’s mount
\nHarness
\nRacing (trotting)<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

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\nNational French Association of Landais Pony<\/a><\/p>\n

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