Bosnian

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Names:  Bosnian, Bosnian Pony, Bosnian Mountain Pony.  I will probably just call it the Bosnian on this page for simplicity's sake.

Origin:  Jugoslavia, Bosnian mountain regions around Ragotica.  Studs: Borike and Han Pijesak.  Improved with Arab blood, during the period of the Danubian Kingdoms, to give the Bosnian a more pleasing appearance and height to the withers.  Nowadays pure breeding, selected from the stronger species.

Breeding:  The Yugoslav Bosnian pony is descended from the Tarpan and shares wild horse characteristics with the Polish Huçul and Konik, and Swedish Gotland (Russ) ponies.  The modern Bosnian has a certain amount of Arab blood and is a very useful, versatile animal.

Description:  

Action:  Very surefooted in walk and trot; galloping and jumping ability.

Body:  Low withers, short strong back with muscular loins; sloping croup with low set tail; well-made, muscular, and not very sloping shoulders; deep chest, good barrel.

Color:  Mostly brown or grey.

Head:  Well bred, reminding one of the Arab strain; small ears.

Hooves:  Small, well-formed, iron hard.

Legs:  Well-developed steady legs, with short cannons and strong, clearly marked tendons and hocks.

Size:  13 to 14 hands.

Temperament:

Features:  Ideal, footsure pack horse, of great stamina and hardiness, with excellent temperament and character; great capacity and willingness to work.

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