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Intro<\/h3>\n

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<\/a>, Spanish Barbs and Spanish Mustangs.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 13.2 – 15 hands
\nHighly athletic and can be gaited<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head has a broad forehead, narrow face and straight or convex profile
\nBody is deep, but narrow in the front
\nTail is low-set<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

All colors<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Even tempered with a gentle disposition<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Riding horse
\nRanch work
\nEndurance competition mount
\nPleasure horse<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

* all links open in a new window<\/small>
\nAmerican Livestock Breeds Conservancy<\/a><\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n