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| |name= Bhutia Pony | |name= Bhutia Pony | ||
| |altname= Bhotia Pony<p>Bhote ghoda<p> Bhutan Pony <p> Bhutani<p> Bhutua Pony | |||
| |nickname= "Indian Country Bred" | |nickname= "Indian Country Bred" | ||
| |country= India | |country= India | ||
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| The '''Bhutia Pony''' originated in the ] region of India. It is similar to the ] and the native ], as 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." | The '''Bhutia Pony''' originated in the ] region of India. It is similar to the ] and the native ], as 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." It is now found in the Buhtan, Sikkim and Darjeeling regions of India. | ||
| 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. The ponies range in height from 12-13.2 hh, and are usually gray in color, although a few are chestnut or ]. | 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. The ponies range in height from 12-13.2 hh, and are usually gray in color, although a few are chestnut or ]. | ||
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| Other names | Bhotia Pony Bhote ghoda Bhutan Pony Bhutani Bhutua Pony |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Notes | |
| Larger version of the Spiti Pony | |
The Bhutia Pony originated in the Himalayan region of India. It is similar to the Spiti Pony and the native Tibetan Pony, as 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." It is now found in the Buhtan, Sikkim and Darjeeling regions of India.
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. The ponies range in height from 12-13.2 hh, and are usually gray in color, although a few are chestnut or roan.
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, although a few may be less-reliable.
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