The Kiger Mustangs are thought to be one of the most pure herds of Spanish Mustangs existing in the wild today.  The average person will probably not recognize the difference between these horses and other free-roaming wild horses.

      The Kiger Mustang exhibits physical color characteristics known as the "dun factor" which were also common to many of the horses the classifications of the dun factor are: dun, red dun, grulla (mouse gray), buckskin, and variations of these colors.  Markings on animals with dun factor include dorsal stripes; zebra stripes on the knees and hocks; chest, rib and arm bars; outlined ears; the top one-third of the ear on its backside darker than body color; fawn coloring on the inside of the ears; bicolored mane and tail; face masks and cobwebbing on the face.  The individual horse having the dun factor may have many but not all of these markings.  Genetic testing was conducted on the Kiger Mustang and the findings were that these horses were of a pure breed and matched closely with the Andalusian's and Paso Fino's breed.

      Kiger Mustangs have the physical conformation of both the "Iberian Sorraia" and "Ancient Przewalski" horses from which the original Spanish Mustangs were bred.  They are slightly smaller than many of the present day breeds of horses with small, round bones, small feet and very prominent.  These animals also have distinctly hooked ear tips and fine muzzles.  Other characteristics are the hardiness, spirited personality, high intelligence, and dedication to their owners.  The Kiger Mustangs also look very much like the modern day Spanish Sorraias.  They are indeed a unique breed of wild horse.

      The Spanish Mustang was a part of early history, having roots in Native American culture and is the horse that helped settle the west.  At one time it was thought to be extinct on the range.  Since the Kiger Mustangs may well be the best remaining example of the Spanish Mustang, their preservation is extremely important.

No other horse in America is quite like the Kiger Mustang.