Mallorquín

Summary

The Mallorquín or Caballo Mallorquín (Catalan: Cavall Mallorquí) is a rare breed of horse indigenous to the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, from which it takes its name. Identification of the breed was begun in 1981 by the Patronato para las Razas Autóctonas de Mallorca ("authority for the autochthonous breeds of Mallorca"). The Mallorquín is listed in the Catálogo Oficial de Razas de Ganado de España in the group of autochthonous breeds in danger of extinction.

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Also known as

This breed is also called Caballo Mallorquín, Cavall Mallorquí, Mallorquin, Mallorquina, Mallorquín as well as Pura Raza Mallorquina.

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