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Origins<\/h3>\n
Horses on the Balearic Islands probably come from the southern variant of primitive horses found on the Iberian Peninsula. Likely brought there at some point to work the land and provide transportation for the island population. The Mallorquin was also appreciated for their mule production. <\/p>\n
There were several studs developed to breed the handy animal and pre-mechanization while they were incredibly useful for transporting loads, they were primarily used for farming. Fortunately physical isolation kept their bloodlines relatively pure and over time they have become a specific type. <\/p>\n
During the second half of the 19th century trotting races became fashionable, so Arabian<\/a> and trotting Andalusian<\/a> animals were imported to give the Mallorquin horse more speed. Unfortunately the crosses were not carefully maintained and compromised the integrity of the nucleus of pure bloodlines. <\/p>\n As a result of cross breeding and the mechanization of agriculture, the need to breed horses declined their numbers suffered considerably. Luckily, a breeders association was formed in 1992 with the intention of preserving and prolonging this lovely animals and their efforts are paying off. <\/p>\n According to the DAD-IS, Mallorquin Horses are at risk and as of 2023 there were 323 left.<\/p>\n Average height 15.7-15.9 hands<\/p>\n Similar characteristics to the Andalusian Black<\/a><\/p>\n Intelligent and dependable<\/p>\n Riding horse Association of Breeders and Owners of Purebred Mallorcan Horses<\/a>Features<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nHead is fine with a slightly convex profile
\nShort, thick neck<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
Use<\/h3>\n
\nTransportation
\nLight agriculture
\nShow horse
\nParade horse<\/p>\nMore Images<\/h3>\n
![\"Mallorquin](\"\/images\/mallorquin-horse-1.webp\")
\n<\/div>\n![\"Mallorquin](\"\/images\/mallorquin-horse-2.webp\")
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\nOfficial Breeds Catalogue<\/a><\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n