What is Jennet?

Jennet was a type of medium -sized Spanish horse, which was especially popular during the Middle Ages. Jennes was well known for their smooth walking, friendly layouts and beautifully patterned coat. The original Jennet, which was popular in the Middle Ages, no longer exists, but modern descendants share many of the same features. Records of this type of horse were also developed by selective breeding.

There is evidence that in Europe there were 18,000 BC horses in Europe, because the cave cave horses with high -patterned Jennet coats were found. The ancestors of the horse were officially recorded for the first time in ancient Spain, and over time they mixed with other types of horses to create a Jennet that remained the most predominant on the Iberian Peninsula. They were popular horses in the Middle Ages and were considered a horses of royal rank. Over time, this type of horse is spreading throughout Europe Aamericas and mixed with other types of horses; In the end, the bloodNie mixed so that the breed Jennet disappeared.

Although disappeared, many horse enthusiasts try to re -create Jennet by keeping his offspring. Breeds of descendants include Paso Fino and Peruvian Paso. These descendants are still well known for their friendly, even temperament and superior walking. The exotic patterns for which the medieval version of this horse was known still occurs in modern horses, but is less pronounced. The renewed modern only Horse has its own breed, called the Spanish Jennet Horse.

Modern Spanish Jennet Horse is a slight size, usually 13.2 to 15.2 hands (about 4.4 to 5 feet or 1.3 to 1.5 meters), with full long mane and tail. Their disposition is considered energetic, but obedient and very intelligent. Their muscular and skeletal structure is streamlined and creates an elegant, graceful look. Modern Jennets can appear in anyIf color or pattern, except gray.

One specific feature of this horse is its smooth walking, which is established at birth; No special training or shoes is required to obtain it. Walking is a regular four -blade side walk, each leg hit the ground separately. This results in an exceptionally smooth ride, where the rider barely moves up and down in the saddle.

The Spanish horse Jennet is used for many purposes. As mentioned, the exceptional walking of this horse is more advantageous for driving, especially driving on the trail and endurance. They are also considered good horses for cows because of their natural agility.