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Sorraia Horse

Sorraia Horse

Image © Sorraia.org

Intro

The Sorraia is thought to be the last remnant of wild horses that lived across most of the Iberian Peninsula, including parts of Spain & Portugal. Although we call them a breed today, they are actually what remains of an indigenous wild horse. Only recently, after the Portuguese National Stud took over registration of these animals, have they been promoted as a ‘breed’.
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Menorquin Horse

Menorquin Horse

Image from Arguez

Intro

The Menorquin Horse is a relatively new breed (officially anyway) as it was wasn’t recognized until 1987. Despite it’s recent recognition the people of Menorca have been calling these handsome animals Menorquin horses for centuries.
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Mallorquin Horse

Mallorquin Horse

Intro

The Mallorquin Horse comes from the Spanish island of Mallorca and their origins are a mystery. There are a number of theories, however none of them have been confirmed. There are some who believe that this is an indigenous species to the Balearic island of Menorca.
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