Baguio Light Horse
Intro
Similar to the Baguio Pony, the light horse of the same name derives from horse stock brought into the Philippines by Chinese, Brazilian & South American dealers or traders, who then abandoned their animals.
Origins
The various breeds that were the basis of the Baguio Light Horses & ponies made for a rather lovely small horse. Due to the extreme local weather, they also bred tough & resistent. The larger Baguio Light Horse is generally used for tourist teens & adults trail rides, the smaller ponies are given to children. They are often decorated & their manes are dyed with brilliant colors to attract the tourists.
Tourism is the primary source of income for the ‘pony boys’ who care for & maintain the rides – the horses are their main commodities.
Features
Average height 13.2 – 13.7 hands
Physique
Head is rough
Neck is short
Shoulder is beveled
Medium length back
Bushy mane & long tail
Hooves are hard
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Kind & forgiving
Use
Trail horse
Riding horse
Transportation