6 most popular types of racing horses in Indonesia

Each breed of racehorse has its own distinctive features and has become popular among horse enthusiasts.
Getting To Know Racehorses
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Racehorses are four-legged animals that have good speed and endurance, used for various sports activities such as racing and other hobbies.
In Indonesia, the variety of racehorse types is very diverse, displaying the beauty and excellence of each.
Different types of racehorses in Indonesia
There are several types of racehorses native to Indonesia, here are some of the most famous racehorses among horse racing lovers:

  1. Sumba Horse
    Quoted from the book Sandelwood Sumba horse health diagnosis through hepatic enzymology profile by Cynthia Dewi Gaina, Sumba horse is a breed of racehorse native to East Nusa Tenggara.
    This horse, known by the nickname sandelwood pony, has a small body with a height of about 1.3 meters and a strong endurance.
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  1. Javanese Racehorse
    This breed is a horse native to Java, has a body with a back that is smaller than the front, quite strong despite measuring about 1.15 meters.
  2. Batak Horse
    Located in North Tapanuli, this horse has a small body with a height of about 1.20 meters, characterized by a large nose and a long tail.
  3. The Acehnese Horse
    The Acehnese horse, also known as the gayoe horse, comes from Gayoe, Aceh, and has a short neck with a long back and a body height of about 1.32 meters.
    5.Kuda Lombok
    Lombok horses, along with Sumbawa horses, are famous for their superiority. Despite its challenging maintenance, this horse is a prima donna in horse racing.
  4. Kuda Flores
    Small in size and docile, often found in the wild with a reddish brown body color, often associated with Sumba horses in the Ende area.
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The diversity of racehorses in Indonesia gives its own color in the world of hobbies and equestrian sports.
The uniqueness and specialty of each breed is an attraction for horse lovers to make it an important part of their culture and hobbies.