A mustang is a small, hardy, free-roaming horse of the North American west, descended primarily from horses brought to the Americans by the Spanish conquistadors. Because of the image of the wild horse of the west as possessing hardiness, grace, speed, and independence, the name "Mustang" is popular for high-performance products and for sports mascots. Mustangs are often referred to as "wild horses" in the press and in daily usage. However, because all "wild" free-roaming horses in America descended from horses that were originally domesticated, the proper term is feral horses. Today, the only true wild horse is the Przewalski's Horse, native to Asia. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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