Choctaw Ponies

We are very excited to announce that 2-3 of these rare horses will be on hand at the gathering

what a wonderful opportunity to glimpse into the past at the horse our ancestors rode.

descendants of the original Choctaw Ponies bloodline

The Choctaw Indian Pony was an integral part of Choctaw tribal culture, spirituality, and heritage. This tough, small horse lived through struggles and tragedies with the tribe, and some carried the ill and infirm on their backs along the Trail of Tears. Throughout their complex history, the Choctaw managed to maintain their unique horses through the preservation efforts of individual families. These strains were carefully guarded and had extensive oral pedigrees that went back to the early 1800’s. Up until the early 1970’s it was possible to find up to 1500 of the original type Choctaw horses. Since that time their numbers have been drastically reduced and 100% Choctaw horses now number less than 200.

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