How Did Horses Get To Sumba?

It is likely that Sumbawa horse was introduced to the island by the Javanese people of Majapahit Empire, who conquered the island in the 14th century. How did horses get to Indonesia? They found that horses were brought to Java (Indonesia) by the Chinese during the T’ang dynasty (627 – Read more…

Does Indonesia Have Wild Horses?

Horses have been a part of Sumba’s cultural identity since the mid-18th century. They are often used in horse racing and at traditional events. An hour’s flight east of Bali lies an Indonesian island where wild horses run free and white sandy beaches resemble paradise. Which country has the most Read more…

Do Horses Have Lips?

Horses select pieces of forage and pick up finer foods, such as grain, with their sensitive, prehensile lips. What does a horse do with its lips? Some horses flap their lips loudly when they are nervous or anxious, or anticipating an undesirable event. Recognize that a variety of lip movements Read more…