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User Login Email: Password:    » Forgot Password?  » New Member Sign Up Visitors Online: Today's Visits: Yesterday's Visits: Horses Menu Home Horses For Sale Welcome to Sumbawa ! You are here: Terrific-Horses.com > Horse Breeds > Sumbawa Book Search: Sumbawa Description The Sumbawa originates on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia and is identical to the Sumba pony. The Sumbawa is found all over Indonesia but mainly on Sumatra. The Sumbawa ponies have a resemblance to the ancient Mongolian horse breed and are believed to be derived from them. The exact time these ponies came to the island is not known, but they could have come from the Chinese or Indians. In the 17th century the Dutch and then the Portuguese brought in ponies. The Sumbawa stands on average 12.2 hh. The Sumbawa is primitive looking with a larger head than body and short neck. These ponies have a dorsal stripe and black or striped lower legs. The Sumbawa is very hardy and can survive on minimal rations. The Sumbawa is noted for its swiftness and agility. The Sumbawa is used as pack animals, can be ridden by adults, and riding in the local sport. The Sumbawa can carry very large loads. Grown men usually ride these ponies without a saddle. The local sport that the Sumbawa is ridden in is were two riders ride in opposition to each other throwing lances. The Sumbawa has an obedient and willing temperament and is known for its speed and agility. Google Ads

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