FACTOID #53: If you thought Antarctica was inhospitable, think again - its land area is only ninety-eight percent ice. Reassuringly, the other 2% is categorised as "barren rock".
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SACI Falabella is one of the largest retailers in Latin America and the largest of three department stores in Chile. Falabella department stores are found in Argentina, Chile, PerĂº and soon Colombia. In addition to the department stores, SACI Falabella owns and operates the Sodimac Homecenter home improvement stores in Chile, Colombia and Peru. Other substantial business units include the CMR credit card, Viajes Falabella, Falabella Pro and Banco Falabella. SACI Falabella also owns and operates the largest e-commerce site in Chile and Argentina. [1]
Although the origin of the Falabella miniature horse is still uncertain, there are several tales of how this rare horse came to the notice of the Argentinians.
Other tales of the evolution of the Falabella miniature horse may be found in the colour booklet, produced by the original importers of the breed, the Latin American Zoo at Kilverstone.
The Falabella is a perfectly proportioned miniature horse, resembling the Thoroughbred or Arab, of under 34" (86.5cm).
The origin of the Falabella horse can be linked to the origins of a horse in Latin America called the Andalusian horse that the Spaniards brought with them to accomplish the enormous task of the conquest--chosen for their rusticity and resistance.
The Falabella is a horse that possesses all the features and attributes of its taller relatives.
Though a gregarious and rustic animal in the field, the Falabella is a gentle and docile animal.