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Guizhou pony
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Guizhou pony

Country Of Origin China
History and Background The Guizhou pony is a small pony from the Guizhou province of China. As Guizhou is a mountainous province, agriculture was developed as early as 770 B.C. in the basin area of the province, and trade in horses and salt was of great importance. Some breeds from outside the country were introduced in the 1950s but did not bring beneficial results, so the Guizhou is still bred in pure form and is classified as a native breed.
Use Today Agriculture work, Cart horse, Riding horse
Height 11.2 hands (46 inches, 117 cm)
Colour Bay, Black, Chestnut, Dun, Grey
Characteristics The predominant colour of the Guizhou is brown. Some Guizhou comes in shades of black, bay and gray. This breed has a body built close to the ground. It has a well-formed head with active ears. Its neck is slender, but some are medium in length. The withers are smooth and the hind is prominent. The shoulder is slightly sloped. The legs are strong and stable, which gives the breed a good trot, while the hooves are hard, which is ideal for walking in rocky terrain.
Personality and Temperament The Guizhou is a gentle horse. It is somewhat alert but is very easy to control. It is a very determined animal, especially when working in fields. It can survive for long hours under the sun and still remain calm. These horses are really suited for farm work, pulling carts and traveling long distances. They have excellent speed, agility and endurance.
Other Considerations In plantation areas the horses were used mainly for cultivation and transport. In hilly regions this breed has always been a good pack horse, somewhat smaller than the type used for agricultural purposes. The Guizhou horse is active and vigorous, good for travel in hilly regions, and can trot at a steady speed for long distances. This breed is the main power source for the mountain farmers.
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