Ganadería Ses Pastores
The largest Mallorcan horse breeder in the world
A short story
The Mallorcan horse (Cavall Mallorquí) is one of the island’s most ancient and distinctive treasures. For centuries, these horses were bred for versatility, endurance, and partnership with humans - working the land, carrying riders across rugged terrain, and becoming part of everyday life in Mallorca.
Shaped by isolation, necessity, and respect, the breed developed a unique combination of strength, intelligence, calm temperament, and elegance. Their compact yet powerful build, expressive presence, and remarkable adaptability made them indispensable and deeply valued.
Modernization pushed the breed to the edge of extinction. What was once common became rare, and its survival began to depend on committed breeders rather than tradition alone.
Preserved by commitment
At Hackner Ranch Mallorca, the preservation of the Mallorcan horse is led through Ganadería Ses Pastores, today the largest Mallorcan horse breeding operation in the world.
Under the direction of Marion Hackner, Ses Pastores is home to more than 50 Mallorcan horses, representing a significant part of the global population. Breeding is guided by long-term responsibility: protecting genetic diversity, selecting for health and temperament, and ensuring every horse receives individual care and attention.
This work is not driven by scale, but by purpose. Preservation here is an everyday practice, not a concept.
A living, versatile horse
At Ganadería Ses Pastores, the Mallorcan horse is not preserved as a memory of the past. It is trained, ridden, and developed as a modern riding horse - calm, intelligent, and deeply cooperative.
Mallorcan horses at the ranch work across disciplines, including dressage, jumping, western riding, and horsemanship, proving the breed’s adaptability and relevance today. Their people-oriented nature and balanced temperament make them exceptional partners for riders seeking connection, trust, and longevity.
The Mallorcan horse is alive because it is understood - and its future is built through knowledge, care, and passion.
Make an impact today - Help Marion preserve the Mallorcan Breed