Country
Specie
ISO3
SWE
Language
swed.
Transboundary name
Gotland Pony
Other name
Gotland Pony, Skogsbagge, Skogshåst, Skogsruss
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
In 2002, this breed is in serious decline as the demand for their services has disappeared.
Efabis cultural role comment
the breed is the only native pony breed in Sweden
Other special qualities
This breed is known as very good pony trotter.
Color comments
uni coloured: bay, black, also other standard colours
Wither height males
124
Wither height females
123
Weight males
250.00
Weight females
250.00
Herdbook established
1942
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed old Swedish Pony breed from Gotland
Import
since 1950, < 5% from Welsh Pony (United Kingdom)
Location within country
central and southern Sweden
Local cryo conservation status
Not Sufficient
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Vulnerable
