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Miyako pony

Country Of Origin Japan
History and Background The Miyako pony (宮古馬 ) is a rare breed of pony originating from Miyako Island, in Japan.
The Miyako is one of eight breeds considered native to Japan. Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture has been known as a horse breeding area for centuries, and small horses have always been found in this area. During and after World War II they were crossed with larger stallions to increased their size to around 14 hands for farming purposes.
Around 1955, population of the breed peaked at around 10,000 head, but with the increase of motorization they began to decline. Since 1975 great efforts have been made to preserve the remaining few Miyako ponies, as the breed is of great antiquity. Only seven head were living as of 1983, the population grew to 25 horses by 1993, but had dropped back to 19 by 2001. The breed is protected by the Japanese government with its status listed as "Critical-Maintained."
Miyako ponies are mostly bay or dun in colour and resemble the Mongolian horse.
Use Today Light Draft Work, Riding pony
Height 14 hands (56 inches, 142 cm)
Colour Bay, Dun
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