Spiti

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Names:  Spiti.

Origin:  Bred in the very mountainous Kangra district, near the central spine of the Himalayas.  Bred almost exclusively by the high class Hindu tribe, Kanyat.

Breeding:  A breed of mountain ponies native to Kashmir and Nepal, in northwestern India.  It is believed to have descended from the wild horse of Mongolia.

Description:  Smaller than the Bhutia.  Thick-set, little ponies, with hard, round feet, intelligent heads and remarkably pricked ears.  It stands around 46-50 inches and is usually grey or iron-grey in color.

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Features:  Said to be both tireless and indestructible--as long as they remain in the Himalayas.  Spitis, like Pegu ponies, can carry heavy loads.

Uses:  Used as sure-footed pack animals over the high and dangerous trails in the Himalayas.

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