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Mustang

"The Mustang is a horse descended from feral domestic horses, known for its hardiness, intelligence, and adaptability."

Your Height:

180 cm

Shoulder Height: 150 cm

Age15-25 years

Average life expectancy with species-appropriate husbandry and good health.

Height

Shoulder Height: 140-160cmHead Height: ~186cm (est.)

The standard size measured from the ground to the highest point of the shoulder (withers).

Weight300-500 kg

Ideal body weight for a healthy, adult breed.

Cost/Month€115+

The sum of food, insurance, and basic care per month.

Character Profile

Activity Level

The urge to move and the willingness to perform of the horse in training and everyday life.

High need for movement due to its origins as a feral horse.

Temperament

Describes the character from calm and composed to spirited and sensitive.

Lively, strong-willed, and very enduring.

Beginner Friendly

How well the horse is suited for riders with little experience or as a first horse.

Due to a strong flight instinct and the need for consistency, more suitable for experienced riders.

Social Behavior

Compatibility with conspecifics in the herd or stable.

Strong herd behavior and high social intelligence.

Reliability

Composure in stressful situations (skittishness).

Very reliable and willing to work once a bond of trust is established.

Versatility

Suitability for various disciplines such as dressage, jumping, leisure or western.

Highly versatile due to genetic diversity; suitable for Western, endurance, and leisure riding.

Grooming Effort

Time required for grooming, hoof care and general stable hygiene.

Hardy horse, normal grooming effort.

Did you know?

Keeping a pet of this size costs over 80€ per month on average. Plan your finances wisely.

Character & Training

Mustangs are considered intelligent, strong-willed, and independent, but show great loyalty once a strong bond is built.

Living & Exercise

Due to their need for freedom, open stable housing with plenty of space is ideal.

Health & Grooming

A very hardy and resilient breed, less susceptible to typical breeding-related diseases.

History

They descend from the horses of Spanish conquistadors, which reached the Americas in the 16th century and turned feral.

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