A mustang is a
small, hardy, naturalized (feral)
horse of the North American west.
Because of their hardiness, grace,
speed, and independence, the name
"Mustang" is popular for
high-performance products and for
sports mascots. The English word
mustang comes from the Mexican
Spanish word mestengo, itself
derived from the Spanish mesteño,
meaning cattle raised under the
extensive system of the Mesta and
strayed. |
Origin:
United States.
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Colour:
any colour
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Height:
between 14 and 15hh.
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Conformation:
Mustangs will often
have a Spanish type head with a
Roman nose; they are usually short
through the neck, somewhat upright
in the shoulder, flat through the
withers, have a short back, and
poorly conformed, but very tough
legs.
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Character:
very tough, strong,
agile, sound, quick to learn.
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Uses:
n/a. |