Photo: RaiyaniM · CC BY-SA 4.0 horse breed · 671 on Animalso
Sandalwood Pony
- Animal
- Horse
- Origin
- Indonesia
- Height
- 138.8 cm
About the Sandalwood Pony
The Sandalwood Pony is a small horse breed from Indonesia, originating on the islands of Sumba and Sumbawa. Its name comes from sandalwood trees, which are a major export of Indonesia. The listed height is 138.8. The breed is described as one of the finest in Indonesia, partly because of substantial Arabian blood. Sandalwood Ponies are suitable as children’s ponies and have been exported to Australia for that purpose. They have also been sent to other Southeast Asian countries for use as racing ponies. This breed combines Indonesian island origins with Arabian influence and several established uses. Its family is horse, and its species is horse. Readers researching compact horses, Indonesian breeds, or ponies used for children and racing will find those points central to the breed’s profile.
What stands out
- Originates on Sumba and Sumbawa
- Suitable as a children’s pony
- Exported for racing use
- Has substantial Arabian blood influence
Worth knowing
- Small-horse stature may limit preferred uses
Who it suits
The Sandalwood Pony suits people seeking information about a small Indonesian horse. It may interest families considering children’s ponies and readers researching racing ponies in Southeast Asia.
In short
The Sandalwood Pony is an Indonesian small horse with island origins and Arabian influence. Its documented roles include children’s riding and racing pony use.
More horse breeds from Indonesia
Java Pony Indonesia Photo: Schristia · CC BY 2.0 
Lombok Pony Indonesia Photo: David Stanley · CC BY 2.0 
Sumbawa Pony Indonesia Height 1.2 cm Photo: Tofifoto and others · Public domain Photo credits8 photographs on this page
- Sandalwood Pony — RaiyaniM · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bali Pony — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Batak Pony — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Gayoe — Léodras · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Indonesian Racing Horse — Wybe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Java Pony — Schristia · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Lombok Pony — David Stanley · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Sumbawa Pony — Tofifoto and others · Public domain · file page
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