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The Balearic horse, developed in Majorca, bears a striking resemblance to the
horses illustrated on ancient Greek pottery and coins, and those that were
pictured on the Parthenon frieze. It is, technically speaking, a pony, standing around
14 hh, but it exhibits many horse-like characteristics.
It has a delicate but
usually Roman-nosed head, with ears that point backwards. It has a bristly,
upright mane adorning a thick, arched neck. The body is strong with fine legs.
The Balearic has a graceful, free-flowing action. It is quiet in nature and is
often used for harness and farm work.
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