Abyssinian for sale

The Abyssinian horses first came to the coast of Britain in the seventeenth century, and ever since then its popularity is undisputed, amongst the locals. Very little is known about this horse’s origin and ancestry. From the sketchy information available, one can assume that the Abyssinian breed, which is also referred to as the Gala Horse or the Ethiopian Horse, originated from Africa. The exact place of origin is said to be the African country of Ethiopia, where the first traces of these horses are seen. The horse originally hails from the coastlines of Red Sea and is famous for its hallmark moustache, which is a tuft of hair near the nose. The Abyssinian horse, probably owning to their ancestry, which hails from the dry and arid regions of Ethiopia, has a very coarse coat of hair. This is another characteristic feature that sets this breed apart. Not only is the hair coarse but it also has patent rosettes and ridges. Much like the stripes of a tiger, which is unique of every animal of the species, the Abyssinian horse can also be identified by the patterns on their coat. The mane and tail of the horse is sparse and do not expect a very lustrous hair on it either. These horses are short, compared to other breeds, growing only to a height of 13 hh.

The Abyssinian horses are famous for their strength and endurance. The horses are particularly indispensible in the mountainous regions, firstly because they are very strong animals and secondly because they are very sure footed and can easily scale the rocky terrain. The strength of these horses are unmatched, and coupled with an eerie sense of survival, the breed has survived for generations, even in the harshest of terrains. The Abyssinian horses, and their ancestry is shrouded in mystery, and little still is known about this amazing breed.