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Baguio pony
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Baguio pony

Country Of Origin Philippines
History and Background The ancestors of the Baguio Pony came with Chinese, Brazilian and South American marketers and dealers who came into the Philippines to trade, then left their animals behind.
Because of the extreme climate, a small and extremely robust pony developed alongside the similar Baguio Light Horse. In the early 18th century the country was over-run with horses and cattle, but the races began to degenerate. Spanish and Arabian horses were used to increase and improve the small herds, virtually saving them. Due to lack of serious breeding programs their bloodlines have become diluted with various breeds of the area.
Today these tough little ponies have been reduced to an area around Wright Park in the central Baguio city where they are used for tourist attractions and pony rides. They are handled by locals, called “pony boys” who make their living caring for the animals. The boys help children and their parents with pony trail rides. The pony boys also have festivals at different times of the year, where they compete with each other by racing through the city.
Use Today Riding horse, Transportation, Trail horse, Racing ponies
Height 13.2 hands
Colour Any colour
Characteristics The ponies are extremely hardy and strong.
Personality and Temperament Kind and willing
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