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....Kiger Mustangs & Iberians
Firefly Fields
Meet the Kiger Mustang
Firefly Fields is a member of the International Alliance of Kiger Breeders and the Kiger Horse Association and Registry. We work with other breeders around the world to promote and preserve this living legend.
Iberian Influence
Renowned for its captivating beauty, intelligence, athleticism and gentle nature, the Kiger Mustang is a living genetic treasure of old-world Iberian ancestry. The Kiger Mustang has a unique genome cluster that is identical and unique to Iberian Horses, proving their direct relation to the Sorraia, the Iberian native horse. These Iberian horses were highly prized by the Native tribes, the Spanish Vaqueros, and the early American Cowboys for their intelligence, agility, courage, and endurance on the battlefield, in bull fighting, and working cattle on the open ranges. Many of the prized qualities of today’s Morgans, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, and Warmbloods came from their Iberian influence. Fully documented information about the history of this magnificent breed can be found on the Kiger Horse Association & Registry website.
Unique Genetic Traits...
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Kigers are typically 13.2-15.2hh with a short back, an Iberian neck, and elegant head. They are muscular without being bulky, have full manes and tails, and have hard feet.
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Kigers almost always have dun factor coloration (grulla, classic dun, red dun, and claybank) with minimal white markings. Primitive markings are extremely common.
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Kigers are versatile and can be trained to perform just about any equine sport. It is not unusual for a single Kiger to routinely participate in multiple disciplines such as cattle sorting, western pleasure, dressage, and endurance.
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Kigers are willing and loyal once trust is earned. They are typically highly intelligent and have a strong sense of self-preservation. They partner with loyalty, engage with relationships, and involve you as a herd member and friend. They are nothing like a domestic horse.
Preservation...
Preservation of the Kiger breed is being carried out by a small number of private breeders in the United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Firefly Fields' focus is to preserve the prized characteristics of intelligence, courage and athleticism of the Old-World Iberian horse and the captivating beauty, trainability, and hardiness that nature created in the Kiger Mustang.
Discover a Living Legend
"We hold the survival of the Kiger in our hands. We can make a difference before they become only a memory in time. The Kiger Mustang has a genetic code worthy of every effort to keep alive. They are timeless, and it is up to us to ensure their survival."
~ Author Unknown ~