The Galice\u00f1o comes from Mexico and is relatively newly found in the US (since 1958). Like many of the horse breeds from the Americas, they owe their bloodlines to Spanish animals.
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In the 16th century as the Spanish came to explore the new world, they brought mounts with them, not just Andalusians<\/a>, but the Galician pony<\/a> of northern Spain as well. The Galician<\/a> along with the Garrano<\/a> of Portugal were the foundation for this breed, passing along with gaits and an extreme hardiness. <\/p>\n These animals quickly became prized by the coastal regions of Mexico, they were small animals, although incredibly strong for their small stature. A Galice\u00f1o is robust enough to carry a man all day over rough terrain. While their cousins made their way up into North America, the Galice\u00f1o bloodlines remained south of the border until recently. <\/p>\n The US Galice\u00f1o Horse Breeders Association was formed in 1959 to protect and preserve this versatile breed, just one year after the first animals were imported into the US. Today their numbers are low, but the DAD-IS provides no population numbers, in fact they don’t list them as a breed in Mexico or the US.<\/p>\n Average height 12-13.2 hands Head is refined Solid colors<\/a>, dun<\/a> and roan<\/a><\/p>\n Gentle and easy to handle<\/p>\n Riding horse US Galice\u00f1o Horse Breeders Association<\/a>Features<\/h3>\n
\nSome animals do not have chestnuts on their legs<\/p>\nPhysique<\/h3>\n
\nEyes are large and lively
\nEars of medium size, crescent shaped
\nNeck slightly arched
\nChest is narrow or medium in width
\nSloping shoulders
\nBack short and straight
\nCroup slopes slightly
\nTail is well set
\nHindquarters are set under the body
\nLegs are sturdy and well defined
\nFeet are shapely and hard<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
Use<\/h3>\n
\nCow pony
\nDriving
\nLong distance
\nPack animal
\nlight agriculture<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nUS Galice\u00f1o Horse Registry<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n