The Galiceno is a horse breed developed in Mexico, bred from horses brought from Spain by Hernán Cortés and other conquistadors. Although small in stature, they are generally considered a horse, rather than a pony, and are always solid-colored. In Mexico, they are an all-around horse, used for riding, packing and light draft.

Although thousands were brought into the United States in the 1950's and ‘60's, Galiceño horses are now a very rare breed. Galiceño Horses are now considered Critically Endangered by the Livestock Conservancy. There are probably fewer than 100 pure Galiceños left, most of them not in breeding situations.

Galiceño horses have a storied history in America. On his second voyage to the “New World,” Christopher Columbus brought horses and established breeding herds on Hispaniola. Hernan Cortes followed in 1500 bringing horses from the Galician province of Northern Spain to Cuba and establishing a breeding herd.

The Galiceño makes a good cutting horse being agile and fast. It is also excellent in reining classes or timed events. Setting it apart from pony breeds, this breed possesses substance, style beauty and a natural ground-covering running-walk.

2024年3月28日 · The Galiceno horse breed is a very rare Mexican horse breed. Standing at merely 12-14hh, this pony is often referred to as a horse as adults frequently ride it. Temperament: Friendly can-do mentality. Great family horses. Usage: Trail riding, Low-level English & Western disciplines. Status: Critical. Only 200-300 Remain in the US today.

The Galiceños (pronounced "gal-eh-seen-yo") are small horses, 12 to 13.2 hands high (48 to 54 inches), extraordinarily strong, agile, and possess tremendous stamina. These horses are narrow in the chest and have a short back (like Arabians).

These small herds of island bred Spanish horses became the ancestors of the thousands of Mustangs that thrived on the plains of the great Southwest and of the modern Galiceño. For some reason, the small but spirited Galiceño never migrated north and remained for centuries in the coastal regions of Mexico prized by the natives for his riding ...

2023年11月29日 · Galicenos are beloved horses renowned for their exceptional temperaments. Intelligent, willing, and sensitive towards their handlers, Galicenos make excellent horses for riders of all ages and experience levels – including therapeutic riding programs where their gentle presence provides comfort and confidence to those with special needs.

Galiceños are a rare breed of horse that are direct decedents of horses brought into Mexico by Spanish Conquistadores beginning with Hernando Cortes in 1519. Waves of Spanish Conquistadores, missionaries and settlers over the next few …

Galiceños are a rare breed of horse that are direct descendants of horses introduced into Mexico by Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes starting in 1519. Over the next several decades, Spanish conquistadores, missionaries, and settlers established breeding herds across Mexico.