Intro
The term Criollo originally meant animals (or people) of purebred Spanish ancestry who were born in the Americas, but through time it has come to mean breeds native to the Americas.
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Brazil Category
Courage Pony
Intro
The Courage Pony or Corajoso is a small horse found in Brazil in a region with few resources or substance. True to their name they are courageous and durable little animals.
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Campolina Horse
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The Campolina is one of the larger Brazilian breeds and notable for their characteristic convex nose.
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Campeiro Horse
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.
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Brazilian Sport Horse
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A newly developed breed in Brazil, the Brazilian Sport Horses (Brasileiro de Hipismo) are popular in the US and Europe and have successfully completed recent Olympic Games.
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Brazilian Pony
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The Brazilian Pony is a small scale individual that was developed to stimulate interest in diverse sporting activities for children.
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Baixadeiro Horse
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The Baixadeiro is a small horse inhabiting the heavy marshlands of Brazil and is presently the recipient of a conservation program. It is a race that is near extinction.
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