Losino Horse

The Losino horse, also known in Spain as the caballo losino, is a small hardy horse from northern Burgos in Castilla y León. It is commonly associated with a black coat, rustic mountain type, and semi-feral management in rough country. The breed's background is tied to local Spanish horses used for riding, light work, and survival in landscapes where sound feet and weather tolerance mattered more than size.

Modern Losino horses are often discussed in conservation terms because the population has been small. Herd managers may use extensive grazing, periodic gathers, and selective breeding to keep the type visible while maintaining workable temperaments. For private owners, the breed can suit trail and low-intensity riding when trained well, but its native hardiness still requires careful nutrition, dental care, parasite control, and handling from an early age.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White