The Falabella horse
This miniature horse takes its name from the Argentine Falabella family, who developed the breed by crossing a small Shetland pony with a small Thoroughbred near Buenos Aires. The smallest animals obtained were selected and crossed in close inbreeding with each other to fix the dwarfism character (dominant gene). Later, Arabian blood was added. One of the smallest known mares, Sugar Dumpling, measured 51 cm and weighed less than 14 kg.
Caractère et aptitudes du poney
Calm, friendly and docile, this horse has graceful movements. Being fragile, it needs careful care. It is unfit for the saddle.
Utilisations du poney
More of a pet, it can be harnessed to mini cars.
Morphologie du poney
Small head. Straight or cambered profile. Wide nostrils. Small ears. Large eyes. Midline body. Well-shaped neck. Fairly high withers. Sloping shoulder. Deep chest. Short back. Slightly sloping croup. Limbs rather fine. Well-shaped foot. Tail well set on, floating. Coat: preferably spotted, appaloosa type. Lush tail and mane. Height under 0.76 m.
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