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Country Of Origin | Greece |
History and Background | The Ainos Pony is an incredibly rare breed of pony found only on the western Greek island of Kefalonia in the Gulf of Pátras. Sadly, tourism, poaching and lack of grazing land are a major threat to this breed – their numbers shrink every year. The ponies on this island are descendants of the Pindos Pony and were originally used as pack animals or transport in the mountains. Sadly the need for them is long gone & the surviving herd lives a wild and frugal existence on the slopes of Mount Ainos. While there have been some attempts to document and create breeding programs for the Ainos Pony, there is very little local support. |
Use Today | Pack animal, Riding pony |
Height | 11.3 – 13 hands |
Colour | Dun or brown |
Characteristics | Large head; short, thick neck; steep shoulder; compact body; legs and feet are strong. Joints can be weak and they are prone to sickled hind legs. |
Personality and Temperament | They are easy keepers who are strong and calm. |