Java Pony

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. ==Characteristics== 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. They tend to have a long back and a slightly sloping rump with a high set tail, no doubt due to their Arabian ancestry. The legs of this breed are of a strange conformation, but surprisingly strong. They have thin bones and poorly developed joints, their feet are hard. The DAD-IS database records an average size of approximately 1.14 m for females and 1.20 m for males. CAB International (2016) indicates an average of 1.27 m. The largest may have reached about . They are found in a variety of colors, and are a robust breed noted for working ability and endurance. The lightweight conformation of the breed is well-adapted to the tropical climate of Indonesia. The Java Pony is primarily used in agriculture in rural areas and for the transportation of passengers and goods in the cities. They are privately bred throughout the islands, though breeding is in many cases subsidized by the state, and ponies on various islands of Indonesia have noticeable differences in breed characteristics. ==See also== List of Indonesian horse breeds ==References==

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