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Cheval de l'île Shackleford
| Cheval de l'île Shackleford |
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| Région d’origine |
| Région |
Caroline du Nord,  États-Unis |
| Caractéristiques |
| Morphologie |
petit cheval râblé |
| Taille |
1,32m à 1,42m |
| Poids |
360 à 450 kg |
| Robe |
Généralement alezane ou baie |
| Tête |
Profil droit ou légèrement convexe |
| Pieds |
Sabots très résistants |
| Caractère |
Sauvage |
Les chevaux de l'île Shackleford sont une population équine retournée à l'état sauvage (phénomène du marronage) sur les îles du même nom.
Origines et histoire
Ces chevaux sont les descendants de montures des colons qui furent abandonnées sur place. A l'instar des mustangs, il existe un programme d'adoption pour ces chevaux.
Description
Comme tous les chevaux retournés à l'état sauvage, sa morphologie a évolué : La taille s'est réduite, le garrot est plat, les cuisses peu remplies et le modèle étroit.
Notes et références
Voir aussi
Articles connexes
Liens externes
Bibliographie
Portail du monde équestre
Portail des États-Unis
Catégories : Race chevaline originaire des États-Unis | Cheval sauvage
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