The Petiso Argentino is a new

pony A pony is a type of small horse ('' Equus ferus caballus''). Depending on the context, a pony may be a horse that is under an approximate or exact height at the withers, or a small horse with a specific conformation and temperament. Compared ...

breed developed from Shetland ponies and

Welsh Welsh may refer to: Related to Wales * Welsh, referring or related to Wales * Welsh language, a Brittonic Celtic language spoken in Wales * Welsh people People * Welsh (surname) * Sometimes used as a synonym for the ancient Britons (Celtic peop ...

ponies imported by Argentine farmers in the first half of the 20th century. There is undoubtedly also a bit of

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blood in this pony, judging by the colour and conformation of the breed. As time passed, the Shetland and Welsh breeds were no longer distinguishable and the new breed, Petiso Argentino, was created.

References

* ''International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds'' - written by Bonnie Hendricks - page 341

External links

Picture of Petiso Argentino pony

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