Manipuri Pony — a compact, hardy pony breed of South Asian origin, one of the smallest in India. Height at withers 1020–1220 mm (ideal 1100–1150 mm), live weight 180–270 kg. Build strong, harmonious, square format (height at withers nearly equal to body length), with well-developed musculature and strong bone. Head small, dry, with a broad forehead and relatively short muzzle, profile straight or slightly concave. Ears small, erect, 90–120 mm long. Eyes large, dark brown. Neck of medium length (280–380 mm), muscular, high-set. Body compact, deep, chest girth 1300–1500 mm. Back short, straight. Limbs dry, strong, pastern circumference 140–165 mm. Hooves strong, round, often bluish-black or dark horn. Tail low-set, thick. Coat fine, dense, short and shiny in summer, with dense undercoat in winter. Allowed colors: bay, dark bay, chestnut, brown, dark bay, gray (including steel), liver chestnut. Disqualifying: skewbald, piebald, cream, champagne, tiger or leopard patterns. Distinguished by exceptional bone strength at small stature, “cat-like” agility, low center of gravity, “Eastern” dry head.