Sandalwood Pony
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| Sandalwood Pony | |
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| Country of origin: | Indonesia |
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The Sandalwood Pony originated in Indonesia, on the Sumba and Sumbawa Islands. It is named after the Sandalwood trees, which are a major export of the country. The Sandalwood pony is one of the finest in the country, partly due to the great amount of Arabian blood. They are very nice children's ponies, and have been exported to Australia. They have also been exported to other Southeast Asian countries for use as racing ponies.
The Sandalwood is used for light draft, pack, farm, and riding work. They are especially popular in racing, both on the flat and in harness, being fact and agile. They are also used in the bareback races held on the islands, which are often over three miles long.
Sandalwoods have incredible endurance, and are very easy to manage. They should have a nice head with small ears, a short, muscular neck, and a deep chest with a sloping shoulder. The back is usually long, and the croup is sloping. The ponies are usually 12-13 hh, and may be any color.
