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Origins<\/h3>\n
Horses have been in the area for a long time and the Marisme\u00f1a is a descendant of the primitive Iberian horse. Although the bloodlines have been diluted considerably over the years, largely from northern African breeds. <\/p>\n
They are also part of a popular local tradition called the Saca de las Yeguas (take out the mares) every year, when mares are passed through the streets of Almonte. The herds live outside year round and are collected annually for basic management and health checks. Other than this maintenance, they are left to their own devices for food. <\/p>\n
According to the DAD-IS this breed is endangered and as of 2023 there were 1076 of them left.<\/p>\n
Features<\/h3>\n
Average height 13.8-14.6 hands<\/p>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
Head is large with a a convex profile
\nNeck is short
\nBelly is rounded
\nLegs are thin<\/p>\n
Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Most colors<\/a><\/p>\n Gentle but lively Riding *All links open in a new window<\/small>Temperament<\/h3>\n
\nHard worker<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nLand management<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nNational Association of Marisme\u00f1a Breeders<\/a>
\nOfficial Breeds Catalogue<\/a><\/p>\nMore Images<\/h3>\n
![\"Marismena](\"\/images\/marismena-horse-1.webp\")
<\/p>\n![\"Marismena](\"\/images\/marismena-horse-2.webp\")
<\/p>\n![simonsimages<\/a> under the](\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Saca_de_las_Yeguas_(14585588484).jpg\"){kind=link}