Galiceno

Introduced to the United States in 1958, the Galiceno has been part of the New World since the Spanish conquistadors took horses into the continent during the 16th century.  The breed is a descendent of the Galician breed of Spain and the Guarrano breed of Portugal.  When Hernando Cortes invated Mexico in 1519, the Galiceno horse was among the first 16 horses he landed.

Galiceno horses are known and treasured for their beauty, endurance, intelligent and smooth gait.  They are cherished to Mexican horse owners.  The horses did not migrate north as their mustang ancestors did, and only came to the United States due to human importation.

Galiceno horses are small in size, and are usually used for children's horses, although the breed is strong enough to carry a man through rough country all day.  The breed is gentle natured and easily handled, another reason they are used for children and family horses.  Despite the Galiceno's small size, they possess courage and stamina that many horses of greater size are unable to match.

Unlike the other pony breeds, Galiceno horses have a natural walk that is almost a run; and the breed possesses substance.  A beautiful horse, their head shows refinement and has pointed ears, and lively eyes.