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Asturcón Horse Breed
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Pony
- Origin
- Spain, León Province
The Asturcón is a small horse or pony from Asturias in northern Spain. It belongs to the Celtic type and has been documented since Roman times. Pliny the Elder described its unusual ambling gait. The breed resembles several Iberian and British pony breeds, including the Pottok, Losino and Garrano.
What the Asturcón is
The Asturcón is a Spanish horse breed from Asturias, in the northern part of the country. It is classified as a small horse or pony.
Its unusual ambling gait was described by Pliny the Elder in Naturalis Historia. You can browse it with other horse breeds from Spain.
Getting to know the breed
Start with its regional identity: the Asturcón comes from Asturias, with origins also recorded in León Province. It has a history reaching back to Roman times.
The supplied description does not give height, weight, lifespan or a breeding purpose, so those points need confirmation before choosing one.
What stands out
The breed has a clear Spanish origin and a documented historical record. Its ambling gait is a distinctive feature.
It is described as Celtic type and shares similarities with the Pottok and Losino of Spain, the Garrano of Portugal, and several British breeds.
Points to check
Asturcón refers to a small horse or pony, so it may not suit someone seeking a larger horse.
The available facts do not provide measurements, life expectancy or details about temperament, health or care. Ask a qualified horse professional for those details before buying.
Pricing
No purchase price or ownership cost is provided for the Asturcón.
Who should look elsewhere
Look beyond the Asturcón if you need a large horse or want documented figures for size and lifespan before deciding.
Readers comparing many types can browse horse breeds and then check each breed's detailed records.
Verdict
The Asturcón suits readers drawn to a small Spanish horse with deep historical roots and an ambling gait.
Choose another breed if your decision depends on measurements, life expectancy or a stated working role that is not included here.
What stands out
- Spanish origin is tied to Asturias and León Province.
- Documented in sources reaching back to Roman times.
- Known for an unusual ambling gait.
- Celtic type with links to Iberian and British breeds.
Worth knowing
- Small horse or pony classification may not fit larger-horse needs.
- Supplied facts give no height, weight or lifespan.
- No breeding purpose is specified in the available description.
Suits
- Readers seeking a small horse or pony from northern Spain
- People interested in Roman-era breed history
- Those comparing Celtic-type and Iberian ponies
Think twice if
- You need a large horse.
- You require confirmed height, weight and lifespan before choosing.
- You are looking for a documented working purpose.
In short
The Asturcón offers a concise, distinctive profile: a small horse or pony from Asturias, shaped by Spanish and Celtic heritage and recorded since Roman times. Its ambling gait gives it a memorable point of difference, while its links to other Iberian and British breeds help place it in context. Buyers who need firm figures for height, weight or lifespan will need more information before committing. It is most suitable for people specifically exploring historic Spanish pony breeds rather than making a decision from measurements alone.
Questions
Where does the Asturcón come from?
The Asturcón comes from Asturias in northern Spain. Its origins are also recorded in León Province.
Is the Asturcón a horse or a pony?
It is described as a small horse or pony.
What is unusual about the Asturcón?
It has an unusual ambling gait, which Pliny the Elder described in Naturalis Historia.
How old is the Asturcón breed?
The breed has been documented since Roman times.
What breeds are similar to the Asturcón?
It is similar to Spain's Pottok and Losino, Portugal's Garrano, and the Dartmoor, Exmoor, Fell, Highland, Shetland and Welsh breeds.
What is the Asturcón bred to do?
The supplied facts do not state a specific breeding purpose.
More horse breeds from Spain
Andalusian horse Spain Photo: Fresco Tours · CC BY 2.0 
Burguete horse Spain Photo: buztanki · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Carthusian Spain Photo: Fresco Tours · CC BY 2.0 
Hispano-Bretón Spain Photo: Chaluco · Public domain 
Other pony breeds
Losino horse Spain Photo: Gorritxiki2 · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Monchino Spain Photo: Stromare · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Pirenenc Català Spain Photo: Merdaseca · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Pottok Spain Photo: Joxemai · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Photo credits17 photographs on this page
- Asturcón — fagf · Public domain · file page
- Andalusian horse — Fresco Tours · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Basque Mountain Horse — Joxemai · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Burguete horse — buztanki · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Carthusian — Fresco Tours · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Galician Pony — HombreDHojalata · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Hispano-Árabe — Manuel Gómez · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Hispano-Bretón — Chaluco · Public domain · file page
- Jaca Navarra — LANKIDE GORRITXIKI · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Losino horse — Gorritxiki2 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Mallorquín — Govern de les Illes Balears · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Menorquín horse — Marta Ensesa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Monchino — Stromare · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pirenenc Català — Merdaseca · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pottok — Joxemai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Pura Raza Española — Yeguada San Joaquin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Spanish Sport Horse — Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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