Welsh Falabella Stud - Allt y Coed Farm St Dogmaels
Miniature spotted, Mini Shetlands and Partbreds.

At Allt y Coed Stud we specialise in miniature  horses and ponies with some of our stock measuring in at a tiny 24” yes 24 inches tall! We have several stallions at stud including a pure Falabella, a licensed 34” leopard spot, part bred Falabella and a purebred Shetland 29” all have great temperaments and throw gorgeous foals, some of which can be seen. All our foals are handled regularly (literally) as they are born between 12 & 15 inches and love cuddles!

We also have the full range of colours in our breeding stock including the very rare and beautiful Pintaloosa (clearly defined patches and spots on the same pony)

We often have young stock or stock we have to sell to keep our bloodlines pure. These versatile little horses can be shown, driven or simply kept as pets and will bring much enjoyment to their owners.

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History of the Falabella

The Falabella is descended from Andalusian horses brought by early immigrants to the pampas of Patagonia. These original Andalusians were often left to roam free after failed colonization attempts. As a result, they developed characteristics suitable to the landscape and climate, as well as genetic mutations caused by a small gene pool.

To travel long distances and to withstand the strong sun and winds, the Falabella developed great stamina. Genetic changes resulted in the smaller size.

It was not until 1940 that the Falabella breed appeared in earnest, after breeding attempts by the Falabella family, led by Julio C. Falabella, saw the breed reach a standard height of first under 40 and then under 30 inches.

Links:

www.miniaturehorsefarmsdirectory.com