Bhirum Pony

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The Bhirum Pony or Nigerian Pony is a Nigerian breed of pony or small horse.[3]: 86  It developed in Nigeria’s northern regions.[4]

Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): no data[1]: 86 
Other namesNigerian Pony
Country of originNigeria
Height
  • 142–147 cm (56–58 in)[2]: 442 
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Bhirum Pony
Conservation status
  • FAO (2007): no data[1]: 86 
Other namesNigerian Pony
Country of originNigeria
Traits
Height
  • 142–147 cm (56–58 in)[2]: 442 
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Characteristics

The Bhirum Pony is said to be descended from either the Poney Mousseye of Cameroon, or the Barb horse. They are thought to have been crossed with Nigerian ponies.[4] The species are about 14 hands tall, and have been considered as a very "handsome" pony breed.

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