Toyland Miniature Horses in Round Lake, IL is a renowned breeder of Falabella Miniature Horses, with over 39 years of experience in breeding these high-quality horses. Triple registered in AMHA, AMHR, and FMHA, Toyland and AF Falabella miniature horses are known for their small size, intelligence, excellent temperaments, and easy trainability. These horses, originating from Argentina, are one of the smallest breeds in the world, with most Falabellas measuring 34 inches or smaller at the withers as adults. They are often used as therapy and guide animals, show horses, and companion animals.
The history of the Falabella horse dates back to 1868 when Patrick Newtall began breeding small local horses of Criollo stock and Mapuche Indian herds in Olavarria, Argentina. Juan Falabella, Newtall's son-in-law, continued the breeding program and added bloodlines of small Thoroughbreds, Welsh Ponies, and Shetland Ponies. The breed was standardized by Julio Falabella in the 1940s, and the formal breed registry, Establecimientos Falabella, was established. In 1962, the first Falabellas were imported to the United States, and today, there are less than 2000 registered Falabellas worldwide, making them a rare and highly sought-after breed.
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