Origin & History
One of the smallest horse breeds in the world, the Falabella was developed in Argentina in the late 1800s by the Falabella family, who selectively bred small, hardy local horses down in size over several generations while carefully preserving correct horse proportions and temperament.
Appearance
Despite standing well under a typical pony's height, a well-bred Falabella keeps true horse proportions rather than the stockier build of most miniature ponies. Coat colors and patterns vary widely, including solid colors and pintos.
Temperament
Intelligent, sociable, and easy to handle, Falabellas are popular as companion animals and are sometimes trained as guide animals due to their calm nature and long working lifespan.
A full-grown Falabella can stand as short as 30 inches at the shoulder — smaller than many large dog breeds.
Common Uses
Companion animal, light driving, showing in-hand, and occasionally trained as a guide animal.
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