The Mexico horse is
Galiceno.
Its name is taken from the Spanish province of Glicia where it was first developed.
It dates back to the 16th century where its ancestors were Spanish sorraia and Portuguese Garrano breeds.
Both the Sorraia and Garrano have primitive bloodlines such as the Tarpan.
In 1958, these horses were first imported to the United States, and in 1959 a breed registry was formed.
Many of the horses are also registered with the American Indian Horse Registry.
The breed ranges in height from 12 – 14hh (1.22 – 1.42m).
The breed has a nicely proportioned head with a straight profile.
The neck is short and muscular.
It is narrow in the chest and the shoulders are straight, along with pronounced withers.
The back is short, the croup sloping, and the legs long and strong, with small hooves.
Although referred to as a pony it is more horse like in proportion and character, making it more like a small horse.
Typical colours are all solid.
Pinto colorings are not allowed by the United States registry.
Dun coloured ponies have a dorsal list and some have Zebra markings on the legs.
The pony is widely used in its native country, mainly for harness and ranch work and also under saddle.
The Galiceno has plenty of stamina,with a large stride being able to cover the ground quickly.
They are known to be very strong ,being able to carry a person all day in heat and over rough terrain, despite their small size.
In the United States they are used as a riding ponies for children, and have proved to be a good jumpers for younger competitors.
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