"It sounds extravagant to say it, but I honestly believe that without the Mustang there be no Western civilization. It was the sturdy legs of this game little native horse which carried our star of empire into the West." Frank T. Hopkins Geronimo Fusco - dark bay roan or "purple corn" (photo courtesy - Karma Farms) "'The first quality of the ideal horse,' Mr. Hopkins began, 'is mental power.' Yes; thats more important than physical characteristics, bone, depth, conformation or any other things horsemen look for in a horse. Brains. Without them all the other qualities don't count for much." Charles B. Roth
		Breed Comparison Tables Illustrations by Natalya Zahn Below is an illustrated comparison of three distinct equine breeds: the Spanish Mustang, the Arabian, and the Quarter Horse. Following the visual diagram is a textual chart laying out the differences and similarities between these classic breed examples, point-for-point. Click on any individual illustration to see a larger image of that horse. Click on any individual illustration above to see a larger image. (Illustrations - Natalya Zahn)

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