April 23, 2009
The Spanish Mustang - Horse of the Past
The Pryor Mountain wild horses are considered an endangered and rare breed. Their history has led scientists to believe the original herd descended from Spanish horses and may have been brought over by Columbus. Settlers brought these horses to the Atlantic coastal areas and western territories setting up breeding colonies. Most of these sturdy animals were then used for farming, endurance and transportation. In the late 1600’s, the Great Pueblo Revolt released many of these horses from the mission ranches, and these horses were able to thrive on forage that other breeds couldn’t exist on. Thus these wild horses set themselves apart from any domestic breed.
