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Encyclopedia > Iberian horse

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". This 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.


External links

  • Andalusian Horse Link (http://www.imh.org/imh/bw/andalu.html)
  • Lusitano Horse Link (http://www.conquistador.com/lusitano.html)
  • Lusitano Horse Lines Link (http://www.homepages.hetnet.nl/~lusitanos/breeding.html)

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