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Azores horse
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Azores horse

Country Of Origin Portugal
History and Background The Azores is an ancient breed native to Portugal with very little formal documentation, there is not much known about the Azores breed. These animals are different from most of the Iberian ponies, as their confirmation is more of a small horse than a pony.
They are thought to have come from Lusitano and Alter Real horses brought to the islands of Azores during colonization. The poor conditions and inadequate nutrition in the area created a smaller animal naturally. It is thought that an influx of Arabian or Barb blood from Morocco had a hand in refining this pony’s confirmation as well.
The blood of the Azores found today is not clearly defined, but is based on the Lusitano.
Use Today Bullfighting horses, Riding horses, Work horses
Height 11.2 and 12.2 hands (46 and 50 inches, 117 and 127 cm)
Colour Bay
Characteristics Attractive and perfectly symmetrical in confirmation
Varies by animal due to mixed blood
Personality and Temperament Highly spirited
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