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Baguio Light horse
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Baguio Light horse

Country Of Origin Philippines
History and Background Similar to the Baguio Pony, the light horse of the same name derives from horse stock brought into the Philippines by Chinese, Brazilian and South American dealers or traders, who then abandoned their animals.
The various breeds that were the basis of the Baguio Light Horses and ponies made for a rather lovely small horse. Due to the extreme local weather, they also bred tough and resistant. The larger Baguio Light Horse is generally used for tourist teens and adults trail rides, the smaller ponies are given to children. They are often decorated and their manes are dyed with brilliant colors to attract the tourists.
Tourism is the primary source of income for the ‘pony boys’ who care for and maintain the rides – the horses are their main commodities.
Use Today Riding horse, Transportation, Trail horse
Height 13.3 to 14 hands high (53-56 inches, 134-142 centimeters)
Colour Any colour except appaloosa
Characteristics Head is rough
Neck is short
Shoulder is beveled
Medium length back
Bushy mane and long tail
Hooves are hard
Personality and Temperament Kind and forgiving
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