Alternative Name
noma
Basic Info
The smallest of Japanese local breeds is the Noma horse, native to the Noma region of Imabari in Ehime Prefecture. It stands only 10.3 hands (110 cm).
Health
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Habitat
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Behavior
The Noma originated in Noma County, Japan. They are used for riding and light draft. It is the smallest native pony of Japan standing 10.1 h.h.. The breed originated in the seventeenth century and belongs to the Asian group descended from Mongolian stock.
Origin
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History
As of December 1988, there were only twenty-seven pure specimens living. They are being preserved as part of the local cultural heritage.
Common Foods
grass