Sandalwood Pony
The Sandalwood Pony is a breed of small horse originating from Indonesia, on the Sumba and Sumbawa Islands. It is named after the Sandalwood trees, which are a major export of the country.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Recognised use | pack saddle, pasola, horse race, animal-powered transport and equestrian tourism |
| Classification | breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q2139019 |
The Sandalwood Pony is a breed of small horse originating from 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 make suitable children's ponies, and have been exported to Australia for this purpose. They have also been exported to other Southeast Asian countries for use as racing ponies.
It originates in Indonesia and is recognised for pack saddle, pasola, horse race, animal-powered transport and equestrian tourism. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2139019.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2139019) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)