Lombok horse

The Lombok horse (Indonesian: Kuda lombok) is a small horse breed native to the island of Lombok, Indonesia. Likely descended from Mongolian horses, the breed has been influenced by equine populations from neighboring islands, particularly Java. The Lombok horse is also frequently exported to other parts of Indonesia. Standing approximately 1.22 meters (12 hands) tall, the Lombok horse is a lightly built, high-legged pony. It is closely related to the Macassar pony of southern Sulawesi and is sometimes regarded as a subtype of that breed. Lombok horses are traditionally used to pull cidomo, small two-wheeled horse-drawn carts commonly seen on the Gili Islands. Despite their modest size, they are capable of hauling heavy loads, including building materials and beverages. As of 2003, the population of Lombok horses in Indonesia was estimated at approximately 5,000 individuals.