Miyako
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Names: Miyako. Named for the Miyako Island where they orginated. Called both a horse and a pony; grouped with ponies due to size.
Origin: Miyako Island in Okinawa
Prefecture has been known as a horse breeding area for centuries, and small
horses have always been found in this area. During World War II they were
crossed with larger stallions to increase their size to around 14 hands for
farming purposes.
About 1955, population of the Miyako peaked at around 10,000
head. But due to the increase of motorization they began to decline. Great
efforts have been made since 1975 to preserve the remaining few Miyako ponies,
as the breed is of great antiquity. As of December of 1988 only eleven head were
living; their population status, of course, is rare.
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Description: They resemble the Mongolian horse.
Color: The predominant color is bay or dun.
Size: They stand approximately 14 hands high.
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Uses: It is used for riding and light draft.
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