The Cerbat Mustang comes from the Cerbat Mountain area of northwestern Arizona and their numbers are dangerously low.
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These animals come from the mounts brought from Spain by Conquistador explorers, whether they escaped or were set free is unknown, probably both. Horses have been in the area for as long as any of the local people can remember and due to their geographically isolated habitat, very little outside blood was ever introduced. <\/p>\n
In 1971 a drought in the area forced farmers to hunt these wild horses driving them to near extinction. A local rancher soon regretted this decision and took steps to remedy the problem. He captured around 20 of the remaining animals, branded and registered them. The captured animals were split up and taken to several locations for release and breeding. <\/p>\n
Intense selective breeding was established to save the remaining strains of Cerbat blood. Genetic testing has proven the markers of Spanish blood (although heavily inbred with their small numbers). <\/p>\n
Average height 14.2 – 15 hands
\nExtremely hardy and surefooted<\/p>\n
Head is similar to Andalusian
\nEars are small and curved
\nEyes are wide set
\nChest is narrow
\nBack is short
\nHindquarters are sturdy, deep & powerful
\nLegs are well boned
\nFeet are excellent with thick walls<\/p>\n
Most colors<\/a><\/p>\n Intelligent and quick to learn Riding horse * all links open in a new window<\/small>Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nWilling an social<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nEndurance horse
\nEventing horse<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
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