Lac La Croix Indian Pony
The Ojibwe Horse, also known as the Lac La Croix Indian Pony and Lac La Croix “Indian” or “Indigenous” pony is a semi-feral Canadian horse breed developed by the Ojibwe people. The population became critically low; and, by 1977, only four mares remained.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Canada |
| Classification | North American horse breed developed by the Ojibwe people |
| Wikidata id | Q3396205 |
The Ojibwe Horse, also known as the Lac La Croix Indian Pony and Lac La Croix “Indian” or “Indigenous” pony is a semi-feral Canadian horse breed developed by the Ojibwe people. The population became critically low; and, by 1977, only four mares remained. To preserve the breed, these mares were crossed with Spanish Mustang stallions. The modern breed name derives from the Lac La Croix First Nation of Ontario, where the horses were last found in the wild. Historically, the breed was also found in Minnesota.
It originates in Canada. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q3396205.
Sources: Wikidata (Q3396205) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)