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PRESENTING THE THAI, the little horse of Thailand
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Prof. Faillace with a Thai
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By Carlo Faillace
There exists, in Thailand, a native, indigenous breed, which has ancient origins and has well established morphological characteristics (as proven by a document which is part of the Royal Collection Library), that make it unique in its kind, although at the moment its breeding is not the result of an organized program.
The size of this horse leads to classify it in the category of the ponies. This, however, would not be correct, because a careful examination of its morphological characteristics shows that they are identical to those of larger horses and its grazing gaits are similar to those of the english thoroughbred.
Presently this little horse is used as a pack-h
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Kids learn how to ride on Thais at the Machada Polo Club - Bangkok
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orse, as a draught-horse and for riding. The spreading use of the motor, however, will eventually confine its destiny and activity to the field of the equestrian sports, where, thanks to its conformation, its temperament and its elegant gaits it could be very successful with young riders and in the riding schools.
The increasing number of riding clubs and especially of the Pony Clubs in the world and in Thailand itself could give to this breed a particular value. It must be, therefore, considered as a patrimony of Thailand which must be protected.
Breed characteristics
The main part of the body, from the chest to the buttocks, fits into a rectangular frame and all parts integrate harmoniously.
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124 /125 centimeters
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| Canon (Front legs): |
14/15 centimeters (circumference)
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| Head: |
Straight profile, broad forehead, well spaced, big and expressive eyes. Well set ears. |
| Neck: |
Well proportioned and of good length. Well attached to the head and the trunk.
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| Shoulders: |
Sloping and with correct inclination. The angle between the scapula and the humerus is large and open
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| Legs: |
Straight, clean with well defined tendons.
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| Hocks: |
Broad, clear and well defined.
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| Hooves: |
Well shaped, strong and round. Well proportioned to the body and with well developed frog.
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| Coat colors: |
Bay, dark bay, gray with dorsal stripe. Other colors are possible.
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| Gaits: |
Elegant and elastic, with tendency to be grazing like those of the thoroughbred.
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Ideal for work and pleasure. This horse is intelligent and willing, has a very good , relaxed temperament, although being lively. It has a very good character.
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