| Galiceno | |
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| Country of origin: | Mexico |
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The Galiceno is a horse breed from Mexico, bred from horses brought from Spain by Hernán Cortés. The horse ( Equus caballus) is a hoofed ( Ungulate) Mammal, one of eight living species of the family Equidae. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro 1st Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca ( 1485&ndash December 2, They are used mainly for riding and pack work. Although small in stature, they are generally considered a horse, and are ridden by both children and adults. The breed is known for their athleticism and smooth gaits.
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Characteristics
The Galiceno stands between 12 and 13. 2 hands high, and weigh between 620 and 750 lbs. See also Hand A hand (or handbreadth) is a unit of length Measurement, originally based on the breadth of a Male Human hand They are usually bay, black, or chestnut, while pinto colorings are not allowed. Bay is a hair coat color of Horses characterized by a reddish brown body color with a black Mane, Tail, ear edges and lower Black is a hair coat color of Horses in which the entire hair coat is black Chestnut is a hair coat color of Horses consisting of a reddish-to-brown coat with a mane and tail the same or lighter in color than the coat A Pinto horse has a coat color that consists of large patches of white and another color They have a nicely proportioned head with a straight profile. The neck is short and muscular. The breed is narrow in the chest, though deep, the shoulders are straight, and the withers pronounced. The back is short, the croup sloping, and the legs long and strong, with small hooves. [1]
The breed has good stamina, and a fast, ground-covering, running-walk gait, which is said to be smooth and comfortable to ride. They are strong, able to carry a person all day in heat and over rough terrain, despite their small size. [2]
History
The Galiceno developed in Mexico from horses imported to South America by Hernán Cortés, mostly thought to be Portuguese Garrano and the Galician Pony of Spain. South America is a Continent of the Americas, situated entirely in the Western Hemisphere and mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a The Garrano is an ancient breed of Horse The Galician pony ( Cabalo Galego Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. [2] It is thought that some Sorraia blood was added at some point in history. The Sorraia is an indigenous Horse from Portugal, which has influenced many light modern horse breeds [3] The ancestors of the Galiceno were among sixteen horses landed by Cortes during his Mexican invasion in 1519. The breed was introduced to the United States in 1958. [2] In 1959, a breeders association was formed in the United States to maintain the breed. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Although the popularity of the breed in the US is growing, numbers are still quite small. [3]
Uses
The Galiceno is used in Mexico as a riding and pack pony, as well as for light draft and farm work. In the United States they are used as a riding pony for children, and has proved to be a good jumper for younger competitors. [1] Their quickness and agility make them a good cutting horse, and also good for reining classes and timed events. [2]
References
- ^ a b Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies. Bongianni, Maurizio. Simon & Schuster, Inc. , 1988, pg. 90. ISBN 0671660683
- ^ a b c d "Galiceno". Oklahoma State University. Referenced January 7, 2008.
- ^ a b "Galiceno". Equine Kingdom. Referenced January 7, 2008.
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