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Java Pony

Breed of horse

The Java pony is a breed of pony developed on the island of Java in Indonesia. It is thought to have descended from wild forebears of Mongolian Wild Horse ancestry. It is larger and stronger than the Timor pony, with more Arabian breed influence.

Java ponies belong to the group of Southeast Asian ponies. They are the largest Indonesian horse breed in size, and the least crossed with other breeds. The puny appearance of this pony is due to its often deficient diet. The body is narrow. The head is simple, attractive, with long ears and expressive eyes. The neckline is short and very muscular. The withers are pronounced, the shoulders quite sloping, the chest deep and broad.

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