Intro
The Baixadeiro is a small horse inhabiting the heavy marshlands of Brazil & is presently the recipiant of a conservation program. It is a race that is near extinction.
Origins
The Baixadeiro Horse of the Lower Maranhense is an extremely old breed that looks somewhat like the Pantaneiro Horse of the area, but they are much smaller. They are dismally under-developed, perhaps because they inhabit lands that are virtually wetlands most of the year.
Today formal breeding programs have been set up to continue the lines as these animals have been used in the area for centuries.
Features
Average height 14 hands
Hardy & tough
Physique
Hooves strong enough to stand being underwater constantly during flood seasons
Traditional Colors
black | chestnut | grey | bay | buckskin
Temperament
Willing
Use
Transport
Light agriculture
Ceremonies & festivals
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