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MUSTANGS: THE COLONIAL SPANISH LANDRACE

This is a classic Colonial Spanish head shape. Note the slightly convex, rather high and narrow nasal bone with the characteristic upward “bump” just above the large, fine and sensitive nostrils. Good bone structure is evident, along with alert, pricked ears and a sparkling eye. The mane and tail are typically thick and abundant. Colonial Spanish

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