The Breeding
Millennial Earth
At the gates of a land of breeding, driven by meaning of tradition and the power of a wild aesthetic.
THE SPIRIT
The horse is the soul of Menorca. Its role in the history of the island begins in the 14th century, when soldiers carried out their patrols on horseback along the coast, via a steep path that still winds through Al Parico: el Cami de Cavalls. For this cavalry, King Jaume II wanted horses of undeniable agility.
He decided to cross the small black horses native to the island with the Spanish genet and purebred Arabians. He was also at the origin of jousting, the tradition of which still continues.
During the San Joan's Day festival, the stallions push through the crowds in the narrow streets then stand on their hindquarters to perform the bot, balancing several meters.
Spectators hold them in the air for as long as possible, in an improbable waltz between man and animal.
THE WAY
The precise markers of the Menorcan breed draw a horse with singular elegance. Noble and robust, it is distinguished by its thin and elongated head, its small and curved ears and its narrow nostrils. Its dress must be black, all shades being allowed, from pangaré to jet black. Its flexibility and remarkable balance give its gaits their aerial dimension. For registration in the Minorcan Breed Registration Register, it must present parents registered in the Official Register, suitable for reproduction. If the Al Parico finca has been breeding horses since the 19th century, significant transformations have been made since 2013. Developments which have led to prestigious distinctions including the Best Ganaderia Prize in 2019, 2022,2023 and 2024 .
Honors
Award for the best breeding
. AL PARICO
Breed champion
. KLAVELL
Section XVII, horse 4, 5 and 6 years old
.1º KLAVELL
Section II, 1 year old foals
. 2º PIRATA DE AL PARICO
Section V, 3 year old foals
. 3º NICEA DE AL PARICO
Award for the best breeding
. AL PARICO
Award for the best presenter
. DAVID PONS FLORIT
Breed champion
. KLAVELL
Champion of best movements in its category
. EUROPA
Section IX, horse 4, 5 and 6 years old
. 1º KLAVELL
Section IX mares aged 7 and over
. 2º DARSENA
. 3º EUROPA
Section I of 1 year old foals
. 2º ODESSA DE AL PARICO
Section IX mares aged 7 and over
. 2º DARSENA
. 3º EUROPA
Best moves in class
. DARSENA
Special award for the best presenter
. DAVID PONS FLORIT
Section IX mares aged 7 and over
. 3º DARSENA
The morhphological contest did not take place due to the pandemic.
Award for the best breeding
. AL PARICO
Special award for the best presenter
. LLUC GOMILA FEBRER
Breed Finalist Award
. EUROPA
Best moves in category
. KARMA DE AL PARICO
Best moves in category
. EUROPA
Best moves in category
. BUSCA SC
Award for the best movements of adult horses and mares
. BUSCA SC
Section IX mares aged 7 and over
. 2º BUSCA SC
Section VII mares aged 4, 5 and 6 years
. 2º EUROPA
Award for the best foal
. KARMA DE AL PARICO
Section e II of 1 year old foals
. KARMA DE AL PARICO
Best moves in class
. BUSCA SC
Section IX mares aged 7 and over
. 2º DARSENA
