Gayoe
| Country of origin | Sumatra, Indonesia |
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The Gayoe, also known as the kuda-Gayo is a pony from the island of Sumatra, found near Aceh.[1] The name is derived from the Gayoe hills in the north of the island.[2]
The Gayoe is one of eight breeds native to Indonesia; the others are the Batak Pony, Deli pony, Bali Pony, Java Pony, Sumba and Sumbawa Pony (and closely related Sandalwood Pony) and Timor Pony.[3]
Characteristics and uses[]
Gayoe ponies are generally solid-colored, usually a dark bay shade commonly called "brown." Adults are approximately 12.2 hands (114 cm) tall at the withers, and small-bodied.[1]
They are primarily used for transportation on Sumatra, and the 1997 FAO Breed Survey indicated that the breed has a stable population of about 7500 animals, thus it is not endangered.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c FAO Domestic Animal Diversity Information System (DAD-IS), accessed December 8, 2007
- ^ "About the Batak-Deli breed"
- ^ "Races de chevaux et d'équidés" Lexique du cheval! (Includes English section) Web page accessed December 8, 2007
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