Side by side
Andalusian horse vs Monchino
Photo: Fresco Tours · CC BY 2.0 Andalusian horse
SpainThe Andalusian is a Spanish riding-horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse.
- A riding horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula
- Recognized as distinct since the 15th century
- Conformation has changed little over centuries
Photo: Stromare · CC BY-SA 3.0 Monchino
SpainThe Monchino, also called Monchinu, is a horse breed indigenous to the Valle de Guriezo in Spain’s Cantabria region, with its range extending into neighbouri…
- Indigenous to northern Spain
- Associated with Cantabria and Biscay
- Name means “highlander” in Cantabrian
The facts, side by side
| Andalusian horse | Monchino | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | horse | horse |
| Bred as | Baroque horse | — |
| Origin | Spain, Portugal | Spain |
| Height | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Horse breeds, Horse breeds from Spain.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Andalusian horse — Fresco Tours · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Monchino — Stromare · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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