A jennet or Spanish jennet was a small Spanish horse. [1] It was noted for a smooth naturally ambling gait , compact and well-muscled build, and a good disposition. The jennet was an ideal light riding horse, and as such spread across Europe and provided some of the foundation bloodstock for several horse breeds in the Americas .

The meaning of JENNET is a female donkey.

The Spanish Jennet Horse is a modern American horse breed. It is gaited , with either pinto or leopard spotting; its conformation supposedly resembles that of the historical Spanish Jennet , a riding horse of Renaissance Europe , now absorbed into the Pura Raza Española .

Jun 3, 2021 · The Spanish Jennet is a new variation of equine breed, designed with an attempt of recreating gaited horses of a colored type that would bear a close resemblance to the Jennet (a small, light riding horse of Spain) which existed in the ancient times, also known for its pleasant disposition, natural gaits and well-muscled stature.

Nov 26, 2023 · The Spanish Jennet Horse emerges as a contemporary breed, thoughtfully crafted to mirror the qualities of the historic Spanish Jennet. Renowned for its compact size and agility, the ancient Jennet was a staple of Spanish horsemanship.

A jennet, often known as a Spanish jennet, was a small horse native to Spain which became extinct. It was known for having a smooth naturally ambling pace, a compact and well-muscled body, and a pleasant demeanor.

Aug 10, 2010 · Many pacing breeds of Spanish descent carry the Jennet genetic lineage. They are the foundation of true Paso gaits. Average height 13.2 – 15.2 hands. Appaloosa or pinto. Energetic yet docile.

The Spanish Jennet (Pinto Paso or Paso Tiger Horse) is highly intelligent and tractable; a real people pleasing horse. No small wonder the Spanish Jennet was the horse of choice of Medieval and Renaissance European nobility and royalty.

The Jennet was a type of medium-sized Spanish riding horse that was especially popular during the Middle Ages. Jennets were well known because of their smooth gait, friendly dispositions, and beautifully patterned coats.

Jun 18, 2024 · From Late Middle English genet, from Old French genet, from Old Catalan genet or Old Spanish ginete (“small fast horse; light horseman”), from Andalusian Arabic زَنَاتِي (zanātī), the Zenati or Zenata Berbers, known as excellent horse breeders. Doublet of Zenati. jennet (plural jennets) A female ass or donkey; a jenny. A small Spanish horse.