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The '''Indian Country-bred''' is an Indian horse or pony type of indeterminate mixed ]. It is archaically known as '''tattoo''' from a ] word.{{r|kipling|page=182}}{{r|hayes|page=613}} These horses vary from good-quality ]s to small and ] animals used for ] and ] work.{{r|edwards|page=200}} They derive from many diverse horse breeds and types, both local and introduced from elsewhere. Among these are the small horses of the ] of northern India, particularly ], ] and ], and the strong horses of the ]. Outside influences include ] horses imported to ] and ] from the ], and the Australian ]s imported in very large numbers in the nineteenth century.{{r|edwards|page=200}}


==Characteristics==
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The Indian Country-bred is very variable, but generally has a plain head, a long neck, a narrow chest, strong hooves and a low-set tail.{{r|edwards|page=200–201}}
'''Indian Country Bred''' is the common name for the inter-bred mixture of Bhutia Ponies, Spiti Ponies and Tibetan Ponies. These animals have been interbred for years so that many of the individual characteristics have been lost, and are now all categorized as "Indian Country Bred". They originated in the ] region of India, and are now found in the Buhtan, Sikkim and Darjeeling regions of India.


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The Tibetan Pony descended from ancient stock, likely partly from the ] and Chinese breeds, before being crossed with other Asian breeds. The ponies are well-regarded by the local people, and they have been traditionally kept by both wealthy Tibetans and farmers alike, as well as by the ]. The ponies were sent as gifts to Chinese Emperors, especially during the ] and ] dynasties.
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<ref name=cabi>Valerie Porter, Lawrence Alderson, Stephen J.G. Hall, D. Phillip Sponenberg (2016). (sixth edition). Wallingford: CABI. {{ISBN|9781780647944}}.</ref>
Suited to mountainous climate and terrain, they are not as able to endure humidity and heat. Lack of nutritious grasses generally affects the growth and development of the ponies, although they have become incredibly tough and self-sufficient, requiring little fodder. The conformation of these ponies is usually not superior. They have a large head and pronounced jaw, short neck, low withers, sloping quarters, and deep chest. The shoulder is a bit straight and upright, the legs, although short, are very strong.


<ref name=edwards>Elwyn Hartley Edwards (1994). ''The Encyclopedia of the Horse''. London; New York; Stuttgart; Moscow: Dorling Kindersley. {{ISBN|0751301159}}.</ref>
Bhutia-type ponies range in height from 12-13.2 hh, and are usually gray in color, although a few are chestnut or ]. Spiti-type ponies usually never get taller than 12 hh, and they are usually gray or dun in color, although they may be any solid color. Tibetan-type ponies stand at around 12.2 hh and are usually bay or gray, but may be any solid color.


<ref name=hayes>Matthew Horace Hayes (1904). ''Points of the Horse''. London: Hurst and Blackett. {{oclc|753142192}}.</ref>
The ponies are kept mainly for work, mainly as pack ponies and sometimes for riding, to which their stamina and endurance serves them well. They generally have a willing and quiet temperament.


<ref name=kipling>] (1891), ''Beast and Man in India''. Books on Demand, {{isbn|3955072851}} (2012 reprint).</ref>
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Type of horse

Indian Country-bred
Country of originIndia
Traits
Height
  • 127–137 cm
"Country horse" redirects here. For the American horse, see Country House (horse).

The Indian Country-bred is an Indian horse or pony type of indeterminate mixed breeding. It is archaically known as tattoo from a Hindi word. These horses vary from good-quality riding horses to small and poorly-conformed animals used for pack and draught work. They derive from many diverse horse breeds and types, both local and introduced from elsewhere. Among these are the small horses of the Himalayas of northern India, particularly Bhutan, Sikkim and Darjeeling, and the strong horses of the Punjab. Outside influences include Arab horses imported to Bombay and Veraval from the Persian Gulf, and the Australian Walers imported in very large numbers in the nineteenth century.

Characteristics

The Indian Country-bred is very variable, but generally has a plain head, a long neck, a narrow chest, strong hooves and a low-set tail.

References

  1. Valerie Porter, Lawrence Alderson, Stephen J.G. Hall, D. Phillip Sponenberg (2016). Mason's World Encyclopedia of Livestock Breeds and Breeding (sixth edition). Wallingford: CABI. ISBN 9781780647944.
  2. John Lockwood Kipling (1891), Beast and Man in India. Books on Demand, ISBN 3955072851 (2012 reprint).
  3. Matthew Horace Hayes (1904). Points of the Horse. London: Hurst and Blackett. OCLC 753142192.
  4. ^ Elwyn Hartley Edwards (1994). The Encyclopedia of the Horse. London; New York; Stuttgart; Moscow: Dorling Kindersley. ISBN 0751301159.
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