Iberian horse
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The Iberian horse is native to the Iberian peninsula. One of the oldest of horse breeds, its domestication dates back as far as 3000 BC when Greek invaders feared the Iberian cavalry. Today, two breeds have derived from a common ancestor: the Lusitano, from Portugal, is the Royal breed in Portugal; and the Alter Real, or "royal stud". This breed is typically 15-16 hands (150-160 cm) at the withers. It has a predominance of bay and chestnut in colour. In conformation, it resembles the Andalusian horse.
These are not the only breeds from Iberia, although they are certainly the most important. There are also ponies, including the Portuguese Sorraia as well as the Garrano, a pony from the northern mountains. These are the part ancestors of the three more famous horses mentioned above.
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