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By Jeffery Garfield

Last updated: 24th March 2018

Bajau Pony

By

Jeffery Garfield
Last updated: 24th March 2018

Bajau is a breed of Malaysian ponies valued by the native people for their ability to survive and work in the tropical climate. The Bajau horsemen, commonly called the Cowboys of the East, decorate these ponies with colorful outfits and put them on display as show or riding horses at the annual event Tamu Besar.

Bajau Pony Pictures

Quick Information

Temperament/Personality Calm, willing, able, friendly
Physical Characteristics Large head, straight profile, large ears; short, straight, and narrow neck, slim body with slender chest
Colors Bay is common; white markings are common
Height (size) Approximately 12 hands (122 cm, 48 in)
Weight Unknown
Common Uses Herding, transportation, working pony; used as show horse in festivals for tourist attractions
Health Strong and hardy; not prone to parasitic infections because of its tolerance to hot and humid climate
Popular Traits Sturdy, tough
Feeding/Diet Hay, grass, grain, supplementary fats, water
Country of Origin Malaysia

Video: Horsemen Riding on Bajau Ponies

History and Development

The Bajau ponies, whose origin although obscure, are thought to be developed by the Bajau horsemen of Kota Belud. These people are expert equestrians, traditionally involved in breeding and supplying excellent race horses. On Tamu Besar, the horsemen use the Bajau ponies to do various movements and formations.

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