Criollo Oriental

Intro

The Criollo Oriental is another Bolivian localized variety of Criollo, which is perhaps better suited for the country’s tropical lowlands than the other two native breeds.

Origins

This Criollo offshoot is specific to Bolivia and descended from the Spanish Colonial Horse. Similar to other Criollo types, this is a small robust animal that is extremely adaptable.

Features

Average height 14.2 hands
Small Criollo type

Physique

Typical Criollo characteristics
Straight or slightly convex profile
Short back
Strong legs
Hard hooves

Traditional Colors

All colors

Temperament

Hardy and resistant to disease

Use

Riding

Helpful Links

Asociación de Criadores de Caballos Criollos

Video

Top image from txmx 2 under the CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license