Photo: TANAKA Juuyoh · CC BY 2.0 horse breed · 671 on Animalso
Tokara horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Pony
- Origin
- Japan
About the Tokara horse
The Tokara horse is a Japanese horse native to the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, at the southwestern tip of Kyushu. It is one of Japan’s eight indigenous horse breeds and is also classified as a pony. Its height is about 100 to 120 centimetres, and its coat is predominantly seal brown. The Tokara is described as tolerant of heat. Its uses include agriculture, riding, and sugar cane processing. These details give readers an overview of its island origin, size, appearance, and working roles. The Tokara Islands are the specific home named for the breed, while Japan is its country of origin. Its listed uses span riding and practical work, including agriculture and sugar cane processing. The predominantly seal brown coat and stated height further distinguish this pony from other indigenous Japanese horses.
What stands out
- Native to Japan's Tokara Islands
- One of Japan's eight indigenous horse breeds
- About 100 to 120 centimetres tall
- Used for agriculture, riding, and sugar cane processing
Worth knowing
- Height is about 100 to 120 centimetres
Who it suits
It may interest readers looking for a Japanese indigenous horse breed or pony. Its listed uses include agriculture, riding, and sugar cane processing.
In short
The Tokara is an indigenous Japanese pony associated with the Tokara Islands. Its stated roles include riding and several kinds of practical work.
More horse breeds from Japan
Ban-ei Race Horse Japan Photo: 馬面長伊奈 · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Hokkaido Pony Japan Photo: タクナワン · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Kandachime Japan Photo: あおもりくま · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Kiso Japan Height 131.9 cm Photo: eiko · CC BY-SA 2.0 
Misaki Japan Photo: Koji Ishii · CC BY 2.0 
Miyako horse Japan Photo: Paipateroma · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Other pony breeds
Anadolu Pony Turkey Photo: CrniBombarder!!! · Public domain Photo credits12 photographs on this page
- Tokara horse — TANAKA Juuyoh · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Ban-ei Race Horse — 馬面長伊奈 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Hokkaido Pony — タクナワン · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Kandachime — あおもりくま · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Kiso — eiko · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Misaki — Koji Ishii · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Miyako horse — Paipateroma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Noma pony — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- Yonaguni horse — sota · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Abyssinian horse — Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- American Shetland Pony — Montanabw · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Anadolu Pony — CrniBombarder!!! · Public domain · file page
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