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Guoxia pony

Country Of Origin China
History and Background The Guoxia, or Rocky Mountain Pony, is an ancient Chinese horse breed typically used for riding. It is one few genuine miniature ponies in the world. Breeders, therefore, must take certain measures to maintain the bloodline of this purebred.
Believed to have existed during the time of the Song dynasty (960 to 1279 A.D.), the Guoxia was discovered living in the rocky provinces of Jiangxi and Tiamyan in southwest China. Popular due to its diminutive size, it was used in orchards for carrying small baskets filled with fruit, and thus it is also known as "horse under the fruit tree." Other Guoxia are known for their service as leisure ponies used to entertain emperors and their mistresses.
For many years, the Guoxia was forgotten and thought to be extinct. Fortunately, about one thousand were found thriving in rocky areas in 1981.
Use Today Riding pony, Cart pony
Height 10 hands high (40 inches, 102 centimeters)
Colour Bay, Grey, Roan
Characteristics It also has a small head with pointed ears, a muscular neck, and smooth back and loins. Its chest is deep and broad; its legs and hooves, meanwhile, are strong and dense. Guoxia horses have thick coats.
Personality and Temperament Though active, the Guoxia is considered mostly tame.
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