Breed of the Day

Today's breed is a mustang. Mustangs are feral horses of North America brought to the Americas by the Spanish. They were all decendants of horses that were once domesticated, so the proper term is feral horses rather then free roaming. In 1971, United States Congress recognized mustangs as "living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West, which continue to contribute to the diversity of life forms within the Nation and enrich the lives of the American people."
Distinguishing features are small, compact build with good bones and hardy body.