Ainos Pony
Intro
The Ainos Pony is an incredibly rare breed of pony found only on the western Greek island of Kefalonia in the Gulf of Pátras. Sadly, tourism, poaching & lack of grazing land are a major threat to this breed – their numbers shrink every year.
Origins
The ponies on this island are descendants of the Pindos Pony & were originally used as pack animals or transport in the mountains. Sadly the need for them is long gone & the surviving herd lives a wild & frugal existence on the slopes of Mount Ainos.
While there have been some attempts to document & create breeding programs for the Ainos Pony, there is very little local support.
Features
Average height 11.3 – 13 hands
Stocky mountain type build
Physique
Large head
Short, thick neck
Steep shoulder
Compact body
Legs & feet are strong
Joints can be weak & they are prone to sickled hind legs
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Easy keepers
Strong & calm
Use
Pack animal
Riding pony