Thursday, June 20, 2013

Breed Profile: Galician Pony

Bay Galician Pony
Image by HombreDHojalata on Wikipedia.
Height: ~12 to ~14hh
Common uses: Riding, meat production
Characteristics: Short stature, hardy, straight profile, thick mane/tail, light feathering
Colors: I've not heard anything on color restrictions, so no clue.

This lesser-known breed originated in Galicia, Spain, and has helped improve the Galiceno breed. Currently these ponies are only used for riding and meat-production, but their hair used to be used for making brushes. They also help attract tourists to Galicia for the yearly roundup, branding, and sale.

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