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The Zemaitukas or the Zhumd is a pony breed originally from Lithuania. The origin is not exactly known, but most believe the Zhimd to be related to the Konik from Poland, most probably descended from the Tarpan. Most recently, Russian breeds have influenced the Zemaituka, as well as the light Polish breeds. read full article…

The Welsh pony of Cob Type (Section C) is part of the Welsh Breeds, which also include Welsh mountain pony (Section A), Welsh pony (Section B), and Welsh Cob (Section D). They are one of the most beautiful of all the British native ponies. read full article…

The Welsh Pony (Section B)–the Welsh Pony of Riding Type–is part of the Welsh Breeds. They are one of the most beautiful of all the British native ponies. read full article…

The Welsh mountain pony is a native breed of the United Kingdom, and is one of the most beautiful of the British native ponies. read full article…

The Welara is an American pony breed established in 1981. Originally from Southern California, the breed was established when Lady Wentworth began breeding the Arabian stallion Skowronek to Welsh pony mares imported from the Coed Coch stud in North Wales. read full article…

The Viatka pony originated around the Viatka and Obva rivers of the former Soviet Union and is currently on the verge of extinction. They probably developed from the Tarpan, with influence from the Konik and Klepper ponies as well. read full article…

The Timor Pony was developed on the Indonesian island of Timor, likely from Indian breeds that were imported to the island. It is used by the local people for cattle work, at which it does well, as well as riding, driving, and light farm work. Many of these ponies have been exported to Australia, where they have had a great influence on the breeding of the Australian Pony. read full article…

The Sumba Pony and Sumbawa Pony are named after the island on which they are bred–the Sumba Island and Sumbawa Island respectively. However, the two breeds are similar enough that they may be considered one. The ponies descended from Mongolian Horses and ancient Chinese stock. read full article…

The Spiti Pony originated in the Himalayan region of India, and today is bred in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is similar to the Bhutia Pony and the native Tibetan Pony, as these animals have been interbred for years so that many of the individual characteristics have been lost, and are now all categorized as “Indian Country Bred.” read full article…

The Skyros Pony (Greek αλογάκι της Σκύρου) is a breed of pony found on the Greek isle of Skyros.

The breed is distinguished by its relatively small stature compared to other Greek ponies, standing a mere eleven hands. The Skyros possesses a small head on on a short neck and narrow body, with little muscle. Coloration is bay, gray, brown or dun. read full article…