Intro
Also called Horse of the Americas, the Colonial Spanish Horse is a foundation Iberian type that came from Spain to the Americas. Today they exist primarily in North America under a unified registry open to Original Native horses including Barbs, Spanish Barbs and Spanish Mustangs.
Origins
Most of the purest bloodlines were bred and kept by native American tribes over the years and today these strains go by a number of names throughout the US. It’s important to note that not all mustangs in North American are of this particular descent due to a considerable amount of crossbreeding over the years.
Features
Average height 13.2 – 15 hands
Highly athletic and can be gaited
Physique
Head has a broad forehead, narrow face and straight or convex profile
Body is deep, but narrow in the front
Tail is low-set
Traditional Colors
All colors
Temperament
Even tempered with a gentle disposition
Use
Riding horse
Ranch work
Endurance competition mount
Pleasure horse
Helpful Links
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American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
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