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Gotland Pony
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Gotland Pony Description |
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The Gotland
Pony is a primative breed that has been known on the
island of Gotland for thousands of years. In Swedish,
they are called Russ, Skogsruss, Gotlandruss, skogsbaggar,
and Skogshast. They are extremely popular as a children's
horse. They can also be used for agricultural work.
Although the Gotland Pony is small, it is strong enough
to hold most adults. They are known for their friendly
nature and willingness to work hard, but can also be
somewhat stubborn. They are a very sturdy animal, which
comes from living in the wild for centuries, and possibly
for millenniums. They are known for their stamina, which
enables them to trot for days on end. Their conformation
is light and elegant, with pronounced withers, a long
back, and a sloping croup. Its legs are very strong
with hard feet. Although all colors are possible for
the Gotlands, the most common colors are dun and bay.
For a Gotland to be pedigreed, it must not be albino,
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