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The '''Canadian Rustic Pony''' is a [[horse breed|breed]] of [[pony]] that originated in Canada, particularly [[Saskatchewan]] and [[Manitoba]]. The pony is the result of a crossing between the [[Heck horse]] and [[Welsh pony]]-[[Arabian horse]] crosses.
The '''Canadian Rustic Pony''' is a [[horse breed|breed]] of [[pony]] that originated in Canada, particularly [[Saskatchewan]] and [[Manitoba]]. The pony is the result of a crossing between the [[Heck horse]] and [[Welsh pony]]-[[Arabian horse]] crosses.


==History==
==History==


The Canadian Rustic Pony was developed by Dr. Peter Neifeld of Manitoba, Canada.<ref>[http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/tarpan/ Tarpan], ''Oklahoma State University'', retrieved February 10, 2009.</ref> Breeders developed the breed by crossing Heck horses from the [[Atlanta Zoo]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]] with [[Welara|Arabian horse-Welsh pony crosses]]. On January 23, 1989, the Canadian Rustic Pony Association was formed, incorporated under the new Canadian federal Animal Pedigree Act, also known as Bill C-67. Prior to this, since 1978, Canadian Rustic Ponies had been registered through a registry based in the United States, and as of September 1989, 72 ponies had been US-registered. These ponies were eligible to become double-registered under the Canadian and US registries, and many did so. No ponies were found outside of Manitoba and Saskatchewan provinces as of September 1989, but this was expected to change as more breeders became aware of the new breed.<ref name=BH>{{cite book|page=103-104|title=International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds|author=Hendricks, Bonnie|publisher=University of Oklahoma Press|isbn=9780806138848}}</ref>
The Canadian Rustic Pony was developed by Dr. Peter Neufeld of Manitoba, Canada.<ref>[http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/tarpan/ Tarpan], ''Oklahoma State University'', retrieved February 10, 2009.</ref> Breeders developed the breed by crossing Heck horses from the [[Atlanta Zoo]] in [[Atlanta, Georgia]] with [[Welara|Arabian horse-Welsh pony crosses]]. On January 23, 1989, the Canadian Rustic Pony Association was formed, incorporated under the new Canadian federal Animal Pedigree Act, also known as Bill C-67. Prior to this, since 1978, Canadian rustic ponies had been registered through a registry based in the United States, and as of September 1989, 72 ponies had been US-registered. These ponies were eligible to become double-registered under the Canadian and US registries, and many did so. No ponies were found outside of Manitoba and Saskatchewan as of September 1989, but this was expected to change as more breeders became aware of the new breed.<ref name=BH>{{cite book|pages=103–104|title=International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds|author=Hendricks, Bonnie|year=2007|publisher=University of Oklahoma Press|isbn=978-0-8061-3884-8}}</ref>


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==


These ponies stand {{hands|12.2|and|13.2}} high. They can be [[Gray (horse)|gray]], [[buckskin]] or [[Bay (horse)|bay]], have [[primitive markings]] such as dorsal stripes and zebra stripes, and have partially raised manes. The facial profile is straight or slightly dished, with a prominent jaw. The neck is thick but arched, the girth and shoulders thick, and the [[croup]] slightly sloping. The legs are strong, and the ponies are said to move fluidly, especially at the [[horse gaits|trot]]. The Canadian Rustic Pony is used mainly for [[show jumping|jumping]], [[driving (horse)|driving]] or family pets.<ref name=BH/>
These ponies stand between {{hands|12.2|and|13.2}} high. They can be [[Gray (horse)|gray]], [[buckskin (horse)|buckskin]], [[dun gene|dun]] or [[Bay (horse)|bay]], have [[primitive markings]] such as dorsal and zebra stripes, and have partially raised manes. The facial profile is straight or slightly dished, with a prominent jaw. The neck is thick but arched, the girth and shoulders thick, and the [[croup]] slightly sloping. The legs are strong, and the ponies are said to move fluidly, especially at the [[horse gaits|trot]]. The Canadian Rustic Pony is used mainly for [[show jumping|jumping]], [[driving (horse)|driving]] or as family pets.<ref name=BH/>


==References==
==References==
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==Further Reading==
==Further reading==
* ''Genesis'' Magazine, 2003, Volume 18, Issues 1 & 2 - (See [http://www.rarebreedscanada.ca/genesis-listing.htm here] for magazine contents.
* ''Genesis'' Magazine, 2003, Volume 18, Issues 1 & 2 - (See here [https://web.archive.org/web/20070307055850/http://www.rarebreedscanada.ca/genesis-listing.htm] for magazine contents).


{{Horse breeds of Canada and the United States}}
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[[Category:Horse breeds originating in Canada]]
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Latest revision as of 17:37, 24 February 2024

Canadian Rustic Pony
Canadian Rustic Pony
Country of originCanada

The Canadian Rustic Pony is a breed of pony that originated in Canada, particularly Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The pony is the result of a crossing between the Heck horse and Welsh pony-Arabian horse crosses.

History

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The Canadian Rustic Pony was developed by Dr. Peter Neufeld of Manitoba, Canada.[1] Breeders developed the breed by crossing Heck horses from the Atlanta Zoo in Atlanta, Georgia with Arabian horse-Welsh pony crosses. On January 23, 1989, the Canadian Rustic Pony Association was formed, incorporated under the new Canadian federal Animal Pedigree Act, also known as Bill C-67. Prior to this, since 1978, Canadian rustic ponies had been registered through a registry based in the United States, and as of September 1989, 72 ponies had been US-registered. These ponies were eligible to become double-registered under the Canadian and US registries, and many did so. No ponies were found outside of Manitoba and Saskatchewan as of September 1989, but this was expected to change as more breeders became aware of the new breed.[2]

Characteristics

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These ponies stand between 12.2 and 13.2 hands (50 and 54 inches, 127 and 137 cm) high. They can be gray, buckskin, dun or bay, have primitive markings such as dorsal and zebra stripes, and have partially raised manes. The facial profile is straight or slightly dished, with a prominent jaw. The neck is thick but arched, the girth and shoulders thick, and the croup slightly sloping. The legs are strong, and the ponies are said to move fluidly, especially at the trot. The Canadian Rustic Pony is used mainly for jumping, driving or as family pets.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Tarpan, Oklahoma State University, retrieved February 10, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Hendricks, Bonnie (2007). International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds. University of Oklahoma Press. pp. 103–104. ISBN 978-0-8061-3884-8.

Further reading

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  • Genesis Magazine, 2003, Volume 18, Issues 1 & 2 - (See here [1] for magazine contents).