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Origins<\/h3>\n
This handsome horse had a reputation as a classy mount throughout the 18th century. It was a small but strong, lively horse, well suited for everything from cavalry to dressage. They continued to remain in favor into the 19th century as mounts for the Napoleonic armies. During this time they were crossed with first Arabian<\/a> blood to keep their herds thriving. Later Thoroughbred<\/a> animals in the hopes of enhancing height. <\/p>\n Obviously these crosses began to change the conformation of the breed and the original bloodlines began to disappear. By the end of the 19th century, their breeding had been abandoned and they were absorbed into Anglo-Arabian<\/a> studbooks. <\/p>\n Spain and France aren’t that far from each other and the mighty Spanish Pura Raza itself blood is a foundation for this hardy pony. They had changed over time to be larger and leaner, with a thinner neck, lower back and more angular overall. However they were lighter and more vigorous mounts, better suited to mountain terrain. <\/p>\n Once crosses with Arabian began, their Baroque blood was ever further diluted. They began to take on smaller, dryer and more elegant characteristics as the Arabian animals they were crossed with (and presumably their offspring) thrived in the Pyrenees climate. <\/p>\n This hardy animal has been known by many names over its existence. The name Navarrin horse is the oldest and meant to describe the original animals that come from the Pyrenees. This is most likely the same original animal the Spanish call Navarra Pony. After the original crosses with Arabians were made, the name changed to Spatian Horse. After Thoroughbred blood was added, the name changed to Bangerous, Bangerurdins or Bigourdan. <\/p>\n Average height 14.5-14.9 hands, any taller and they were said to loose the harmony in their proportions <\/p>\n Head is large, often with convex profile Head is lighter, often with bulging foreheadA Relative of the Andalusian<\/h3>\n
Lots of Names<\/h3>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
Physique Pre Arabian<\/h3>\n
\nNeck is strong and arched
\nBody is thick
\nHigh set tail
\nLegs are thin and dry
\nFeet are small and strong<\/p>\nPhysique Post Arabian<\/h3>\n
\nNeck long and well formed
\nBody is refined
\nHigh set tail
\nLegs are thin and dry
\nFeet are small and strong<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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