Bosnian Pony

Other Breeds

Keeshond   |   Palomino   |   Pig – Pot Bellied   |  

Alternative Name

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Basic Info

Tarpan, small species of wild horse, which is now extinct. The tarpan, sometimes considered to be the same as Przewalski's wild horse, had a stocky body and short legs, and stood about 1.2 to 1.35 m (about 4 to 5 ft) high at the shoulder. In color it was generally gray. The tail and mane were black.

Health

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Habitat

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Behavior

The Bosnian Pony is mainly used in remote, mountainous regions as a pack horse and also for agricultural work.

Origin

Bosnia

History

The Bosnian Pony is of Tarpan origin and is like the Hucul and Konik. The Bosnian is the most numerous breed of the Balkan group of ponies and is widely spread from the Adriatic coast to the Black Sea and throughout former Yugoslavia.

Common Foods

grass