Timor Pony
The Timor Pony was developed on the island of Timor, likely from Indian breeds of horses and ponies that were imported to the island. The Timor Pony is thought to be closely related to the Flores Pony, which was developed on nearby Flores island.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Timor-Leste |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q739107 |
The Timor Pony was developed on the island of Timor, likely from Indian breeds of horses and ponies that were imported to the island. The Timor Pony is thought to be closely related to the Flores Pony, which was developed on nearby Flores island. Both breeds are used by the local people for cattle work, as well as riding, driving, and light farm work. Many of these ponies have been exported to Australia, where they have had an influence on the breeding of the Australian Pony.
It originates in Timor-Leste. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q739107.
Sources: Wikidata (Q739107) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)