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Marismeño

The Marismeño is a rare Spanish breed of horse indigenous to the marshes of the Guadalquivir River, from which it takes its name. It is now found particularly in the Doñana National Park, which lies mostly in the province of Huelva, in Andalusia in southwestern Spain.

Breed facts

TypeHorse breed
OriginSpain
Classificationbreed of horse
Wikidata idQ6765615

The Marismeño is a rare Spanish breed of horse indigenous to the marshes of the Guadalquivir River, from which it takes its name. It is now found particularly in the Doñana National Park, which lies mostly in the province of Huelva, in Andalusia in southwestern Spain. Until recently it was not considered a breed; recognition and recovery began in 2003. It is listed in the Catálogo Oficial de Razas de Ganado de España in the group of autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction.

It originates in Spain. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q6765615.

Sources: Wikidata (Q6765615) · Wikipedia