In the equestrian world, there is one very small creature, whose height does not exceed 85 centimeters. This creature - Falabella. The height at the withers is more preferable - 75 centimeters.True fans of these "horses" know that with this growth must be maintained building proportionality.
Miniature Horses - it's not a pony, and a separate, rare breed.
Falabella not suitable for riding, so they give birth just as pets or used in driving, horse-drawn sled competitions.
The diversity of these creatures suits shaking your imagination! This palomino, piebald, spotted ... Spotted - the most rare and valuable.
And the smallest among Falabella horse is an American mare Little Saharok (Sugar Dumpling), a growth of only 50 cm, and weight - 13.5 kg.
Falabella surprise a special attachment to the hosts, intelligence and strong spirit. The breed was developed about a hundred years ago in Argentina, obtained by using crossing Shetland ponies and small horses Thoroughbred breed.
The name of his family received from Falabella, which has been breeding it for many years on a ranch near Buenos Aires.
Horses of this breed different from ordinary pony elegant shape, entirely appropriate proportions large loshadey.U Falabella beautiful tail and mane, always long and silky, intelligent eyes and a good light character.
Young horses are not able to walk under the saddle, but carry a cart with a man may well be.Basically they are bred as pets and companions for walking.
And, despite the fact that Falabella extremely expensive, their popularity is growing and there are more willing to engage in the breeding of this breed.
The largest number of horses bred and lives in America, but gradually the representatives of this breed and conquer Europe.
In the care of horses are no different from their larger counterparts, except that, being bred in Argentina, can not tolerate the winter cold. What is heat stable with Falabella, and horses themselves are covered with blankets.
They can be kept in an apartment as a large dog, vygulivaya several times a day.
All the quality of these fascinating animals contribute to the growth of their popularity and the love of the owners of Falabella.
Breeding of horses engaged in a parody on his little family Falabella ranch in Argentina. Breeding Falabella for some time engaged in Jordan and Pakistan.
For comparison.
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Material provided Leonid Travitsky. Rishon Lezion
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