Galiceno
Origin
Mexico
History
The Galiceno Pony of Mexico is an example of the Spanish legacy. The Spanish conquistadores brought horses to the continent in the early 16th century and the Galiceno was among the first horses landed by Hernando Cortés when he invaded Mexico in 1519.
Although the Galicenos were in part ancestors to the thousands of mustangs that have endured for centuries in the U.S. Southwest, pure Galicenos never migrated north to join other equine breeds in the United States.The Galiceno was only introduced into the US during the 1950s and was officially recognized as a breed in 1958.
Description
- Head:
neat with an alert expression, but it does not show pony character - Conformation:
-neck, slightly arched with a clean throat-latch
-well sloped shoulder, giving a long stride
-prominent withers
-body, smoothly muscled
-back, short and straight
-croup, slightly sloped with a moderately high tail-set
-the hind quarters are set slightly more under the body than many other breeds
-joints, strong and well shaped
-hooves, well shaped and hard, open at the heel - Average height:
14 h.h. - Colour:
all solid colours are accepted for registration, while albinos or pintos are not allowed - Temperament:
good disposition, extremely gentle in nature and easy to handle, bright, alert and very quick to learn - Today:
while usually featured as a child´s pony due to its small size, it is very able to carry a man all day in rough country. It is a good riding horse for pleasure and equally outstanding for shows and contests. It is also a good cutting horse and is excellent in reining classes or timed events.
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