Horse breed
Native Iberian roots

Iberian Horses, The Foundation Breeds of Spain and Portugal

Origin
Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal)
Height
148–175 cm
Colours
Bay, Black, Gray, chestnut; dun and palomino in some strains
Disciplines
Dressage, show jumping, eventing, cattle work, bullfighting, parade
Studbook since
1960s (separate PRE and Lusitano registries)
Population (PRE, 2021)
Less than 4000; some rare strains below 100 individuals
Risk status
Not at risk overall; some individual strains endangered

What are Iberian Horses?

Iberian horses stand 148–175 cm tall and appear in bay, black, gray, chestnut, and sometimes dun or palomino. They excel across dressage, show jumping, eventing, cattle work, and parade. These breeds are native to Spain and Portugal on the Iberian Peninsula. Separate studbooks for PRE and Lusitano were established in the 1960s.

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Profile: Iberian Horses

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal)
Height
148–175 cm
Colours
Bay, Black, Gray, chestnut; also dun and palomino in some strains
Best for
Dressage, show jumping, eventing, cattle work, bullfighting, parade
Studbook since
1960s (separate registries for PRE and Lusitano established)
Population
Less than 4000 (PRE, 2021); some rare strains below 100 individuals
Risk status
Not at risk overall; some individual strains endangered

Which breeds belong to Iberian Horses?

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Pura Raza Española (PRE)

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Lusitano

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Alter Real

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Hispano-Árabe

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Iberian Native Ponies

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