Country of origin | Qinghai, China |
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Use | Saddle horse and farm work |
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Color | Bay, chestnut, black, sometimes grey |
The Datong (simplified Chinese: 大通马; traditional Chinese: 大通馬; pinyin: Dàtōng mǎ) is a Chinese breed of small horse or pony native to northern Qinghai. It is a sturdy pony, well adapted to life at high altitudes. As with several other Chinese horse breeds, the population is in decline.