Iberian, encompassing the Andalusian, Alter Real, Lusitano and crosses

Other Breeds

Keeshond   |   Palomino   |   Pig – Pot Bellied   |  

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Basic Info

The breed is typically 15-16 hands (150-160 cm) at the withers. It is almost invariably bay in colour. In conformation, it resembles the Andalusian horse.

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Behavior

These are not the only breeds from Iberia, although they are certainly the most important. There are also ponies, including the Spanish Sorraia and the Portuguese Minho, or Garrano, pony. These are the part ancestors of the three more famous horses mentioned above.

Origin

Iberian peninsula

History

The Iberian horse is native to the Iberian peninsula. One of the oldest of horse breeds, its domestication dates back as far as 3000 BC when Greek invaders feared the Iberian cavalry. Today, two breeds have derived from a common ancestor: the Lusitano, from Portugal, is the Royal breed in Portugal; and the Alter Real, or "royal stud".

Common Foods

grass