Sandalwood Pony Tales

The diminutive sandalwood pony, which has extraordinary stamina and leg strength, is unique to the Sumba region. Their value multiplies tenfold if they win races.

March 28, 2012

A row of white teeth protrude from the mouth of this gleaming black horse as it whinnies. This majestic and beautiful horse was tied to a fence, chewing on wet grass which was being fed to him by Zakarias Sangganata, a 15-year-old boy. "Putra Ole Awa has been a two-time champion for Sangganata in the newcomer-class race, organized by the All-Indonesia Equestrian Sport Association (PORDASI)," said Bulumalo, 65, village chief of Lua Koba, West Sumba,

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