Falabella

The Falabella is a miniature Argentine horse breed with proportionate conformation, a friendly temperament, good trainability and extremely small stature.

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Breed information

Country: Argentina
Height: 70–76 cm
Weight: 35–65 kg
Coat: smooth coat in bay, grey, pinto, black and many other colours
Suitable for: animal-assisted therapy, education, exhibitions, shows and companion-horse keeping

Tags

horse pony miniature companion Argentina

Rating

Breed characteristics

Activity 5/10

Trainability 8/10

Good with children 10/10

Shedding 4/10

Guarding 1/10

Care 5/10

Description

About the breed

Overview

The Falabella is one of the smallest horse breeds. Petsi lists a height of about 70–76 cm; the page description gives a body weight of 35–65 kg. Despite the size, breeders aim for the proportions of a full-sized horse.

History

The breed developed in Argentina during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through selection for miniature size by the Falabella family.

Temperament

Temperament and behavior

Temperament

Falabellas are generally friendly, curious and capable of learning simple cues.

Care

Care and keeping

Care

Because of their size, overfeeding should be avoided. Good hay, water, movement and routine hoof and dental care remain essential.