The mystery behind the Sorraia’s origins only adds to the appeal of this striking, endangered breed. It’s widely believed the Sorraia is a descendant of the ancient wild horses of the Iberian Peninsula, perhaps hitching a ride to North America with Christopher Columbus himself and infiltrating the gene pool of various mustang bands throughout the west.
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Another theory maintains the breed is a modern blend of Portuguese farm horses. No matter where they come from and how long they’ve inhabited this earth, they are without a doubt extremely rare and incredibly gorgeous.