[The Guardian] Sumba’s sandalwood ponies

Sumba’s sandalwood ponies

The small, resilient horses are more than just working animals – they are cultural symbols

On the parched plains of Sumba, a remote island in Indonesia’s eastern archipelago, a breed of hardy ponies plays a vital role in the lives of the local people.

Known as sandalwood ponies, these small, resilient horses are more than just working animals – they are cultural symbols, markers of status, and increasingly, a draw for tourists eager to experience the island’s untouched landscapes and traditions.

Gerson swimming horses, West Sumba regency, Nusa Tenggara

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