European breeds of ponies

Currently the most popular in the world is the European pony, which is small (generally 50-60 centimeters tall) and well-proportioned. It is kept as a personal pet and is also very expensive, costing hundreds of thousands. His worth has also become a symbol of nobility.

European ponies are also called mini horses, with an average height of 80 centimeters, a body length of about 100 centimeters, and a weight of 50-100 kilograms. The breeding method is the same as that of other horse breeds. The difference is that although mini horses are short in stature, they are also strong, highly adaptable, and not prone to illness. The management is simple and extensive, and there are no special conditions. They can be raised in a yard that can raise dogs! The speed of a mini horse can reach more than 36 kilometers per hour, and its load capacity can exceed 1/3-2/3 of its weight. It can run regardless of road conditions, so don't "underestimate" it.

The pony is the smallest of all horse breeds. It is small and cute, and its furry mane is soft and comfortable, making it particularly endearing. Ponies are talented, docile and adaptable. They are easy to get close to people and can get along with people naturally and peacefully. These are fatal temptations for pet lovers. The pony is a natural animal. of cute things. At the same time, ponies are also very thirsty and hardy, and are good at trekking through mountains and rivers. It is also very convenient to take them for some outdoor activities. For owners, ponies have strong disease resistance and are easy to train, which increases people's favor for them. The docile and cute ponies have been bred and raised in many villas and courtyards. They are the successors to famous cars. After watches, luxury watches and golf balls, it is the new favorite of many people. Physical characteristics: Debao pony is used for pulling, carrying, and riding. The adult body is short, short, thick, strong and well-proportioned in structure. The overall body is compact and strong, and the four hairs (mane, mane, tail, and spurs) are dense. Mild temperament.

(1) Head and neck: The head is straight, the forehead is moderately wide, the eyes are small and protruding, the ears are erect and short, the nose is flexible and flexible, the neck and head are well-proportioned and thick in structure.

(2) Forequarters: good shoulder angle, compact muscles, well-developed chest, straight forelimbs, obvious wrist joints, short and straight tubes, and moderate length of tether. The angle is appropriate, the hoof is small and round, and the hoof wall is firm.

(3) Hindquarters: Straight back, well-muscled, compact and symmetrical, slightly sloping croup, strong hocks, slightly inward, moderate pasterns, nearly round hooves, tough hoof walls, slightly inward , moderate pastern, nearly round hoof, tough hoof wall.

(4) Coat color: Most are velvet, and a few are chestnut, green, black, white and rabbit brown. It is normal for an individual pony to have moderate nutrition, which is good for climbing mountains and wading, and helps with speed, endurance and jumping.

Body measurements: The height of an adult pony is 86 to 106 centimeters. Stallion - the body height is proportional to the body length and is a standard pony; mare - the body length is 1 to 2 centimeters more than the body height is a standard pony. Female pony body length and height are within the normal range of 3 cm. Since the 19th century, people have tried to domesticate and breed ultra-small horses specifically for entertainment for entertainment. Among the more than 20 kinds of domesticated small horses, the British horse named "Shetland" is the smallest and most exquisite - this kind of horse is named after the Shetland Islands, where it is produced. The Shetland Islands are located in the northern part of the United Kingdom in the Arctic Ocean very close to the Arctic Circle. The climate on the islands is extremely cold. A small horse can only be called a miniature horse if it is under about 148 centimeters tall. Most Shetland horses are only about 100 centimeters tall. This kind of small horse is very docile and very strong, so it was first used in ore mining as a draft animal to transport heavy objects, and later it was gradually trained to become a toy animal.

He is only 38.1 centimeters tall and weighs only 9.07 kilograms, which is equivalent to the size of a small to medium-sized dog. Miniature horses are very popular among European and American children who dream of being knights or cowboys. With the large-scale immigration from the British, Shetland horses have also entered the United States, Argentina and other countries, and have been universally loved by people. Pony breeding groups have also been established in various places. However, they are shorter than their ancestors. Among them is a pony called Falabella, which is only 38.1 centimeters tall and weighs only 9.07 kilograms, which is equivalent to the size of a small or medium-sized dog.