Intro
Also called Marchador das Araucárias, the Campeiro originated from Spanish and Portugese stock that was introduced to Brazil by sea Captain Alveres Nunes during his journey from Santa Catarina to Paraguay.
Origins
Their first expedition was in 1541 and Cabeza de Vaca landed with soldiers, seeds, cattle and 46 horses. The first official records of horses in Santa Catarina was in 1728. During the 19th century the Campeiro was crossed with Thoroughbred and Arabian blood to refine their looks and improve performance.
In 1976 the Brazilian Association of Campeiro Horse Breeders was founded and the herd book opened in 19. Today this breed is considered endangered and according to the DAD-IS as of 2022 there were only 722 left.
Features
Average height 13.9 – 15.1 hands
The movement of the Campeiro is elastic with a marchadore and trote step, their four beat gait may be diagonal broken or lateral broken.
Physique
Head has sub-convex facial profile, wide in the front
Neck is strong with good linear musculature, thick at the base
Chest is wide and muscular.
Back is medium length, muscular and well arched
Legs are muscular with good hooves
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Solid and sturdy
Use
Riding
Transport
Ranch work
Useful Links
Campeiro Horse Brazilian Breeders Association, (ABRACCC)
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