Facts About the Mustang Horse

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The American Mustang horse is one of the most revered horses in the united states.

Let's look at a few facts about Mustang horses.

Spanish explorers introduced the Mustang to North American back in the 16th century.

In the 1800s settlers from the east coast of the country used the American Mustang horse to travel westward The government passed the Wild FreeRoaming Horse and Burro Act in 1971 to stop the killing of these horses and preserve their significance in history.

The American Mustang is a mix of other horse breeds including Arabian, Barb, and Andalusian.

The American Mustang is a sturdy and athletic horse and can be difficult to tame and ride for people who are inexperienced.

The American Mustang’s hooves are hard and sturdy because of their long history of being freeroaming horses.

Physical Characteristics

More Physical Characteristics Mustangs come in a variety of different colors and are known for their looks and frame.

The Mustangs have extremely proportionate bodies making them great show horses that are able to participate in hard labor at the same time.

The size of the Mustang horse can range from 13 to 16 hands with 14 hands being the overall average size of the horse.

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