Asturcón
The Asturcón is a Spanish breed of small horse or pony from the autonomous region of Asturias in the northern part of the country. It has been documented since Roman times: it has an unusual ambling gait, which was described by Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | León Province and Spain |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q752222 |
The Asturcón is a Spanish breed of small horse or pony from the autonomous region of Asturias in the northern part of the country. It has been documented since Roman times: it has an unusual ambling gait, which was described by Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia. It is of Celtic type, and shows similarity to the Pottok and Losino of Spain, the Garrano of Portugal, and the Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, Shetland and Welsh breeds of the British Isles.
It originates in León Province and Spain. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q752222.
Sources: Wikidata (Q752222) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)