Spain Category

Breeds of horse found in Spain, a western European nation on the Iberian Peninsula. There are many breeds found in the country, some of them very old and others among the most prolific on the planet.

Spanish Trotter

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The Trotador Español or Spanish Trotter, like most European trotter breeds is bred specifically for racing.
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Monchina Horse

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In Cantabria there is a cave with Paleolithic era paintings and engravings of animals in the area. Altamira cave also has drawings of a horse and it is believed to be the ancestor of Monchina Horses.
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Marismeña Horse

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The Marismeña Horse comes from the marshes in Doñana National Park and is likely related to the Retuertas.
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Hispano-Bretón Horse

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The Hispano-Bretón or Breto Cerda is named for the breeds involved in its foundation, local Spanish mares and handsome French Breton horses. This breed is bred in the Catalonian Pyrenees mountains.
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Catalan Pyrenean Horse

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The Cavall Pirinenc Català or Catalan Pyrenean Horse is a heavy draft type that comes from the Pyrenees and Catalan pre-Pyrenees.
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Retuertas Horse

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The Caballo de las Retuertas or Retuertas Horse comes from the Doñana marsh, where freshwater lagoons that form in the summer. These lagoons are collectively known as retuertas and where this breed gets its name.
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Basque Country Mountain Horse

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The Caballo de Monte de País Vasco or Basque Country Mountain Horse is named for the Autonomous Community where it is found in Basque Country, Spain.
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Spanish Sport Horse

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The Caballo de Deporte Español or Spanish Sport Horse is like most European sport breeds, registered based on sound temperament, athletic ability and performance rather than breed bloodlines.
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Burguete Horse

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Named for the municipality from which it came, The Burguete is a strain of the Navarra Horse found in northeastern Spain. This is considered one of the Basque breeds.
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Spanish Norman Horse

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The Spanish Norman horse is a very rare breed and crosses the blood of Andalusian animals of Spain with that of the Percheron of France.
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