Monchino
The Monchino or Monchinu is a breed of horse indigenous to the Valle de Guriezo in the Cantabria region of northern Spain, and also extending into neighbouring Biscay province. It is listed in the Official Catalogue of Livestock Breeds of Spain in the group of autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Spain |
| Classification | Spanish breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q3751412 |
The Monchino or Monchinu is a breed of horse indigenous to the Valle de Guriezo in the Cantabria region of northern Spain, and also extending into neighbouring Biscay province. It is listed in the Official Catalogue of Livestock Breeds of Spain in the group of autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction. The word monchinu means highlander, from the mountains, in Cantabrian.
It originates in Spain. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q3751412.
Sources: Wikidata (Q3751412) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)