Gerês National Park – The Garrano Horse
In a territory with such ancient boundaries, such as Portugal, and where the human
presence is almost everywhere, there are not frequent wildlife sightings and when that
happens, as this is the case, it is always an exciting moment.
Garrano is a breed of Iberian horses. We often tend to refer them as being Portuguese but the fact is that the animal knows no boundaries
and they can be seen both on the Portuguese side and on the Spanish side because. On the Spanish side the Gerês is called Xures, very similar.
There are horses of small stature, often referred to as
ponies, adapted to the harsh conditions of the Gerês and with working horse
characteristics.
Is difficult to find the word to express how much I love
seeing these animals in the wild, free as birds that fly over our heads or as
the wind that sweeps these hills.
It's good to know they are no longer in danger of extinction
as once they were, it is a sign that there is hope in the future of coexistence
between humans and wildlife.
This was a moment to remember.
David Monteiro
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