Intro
Also called Baixo Amazona and Majaro Island Horse, the Marajoara Horse is one well adapted to its environment.
Origins
The Marajoara horse comes from the Marajo Island and dates back to the year of 1702 with Portuguese settlers. Later animals of Arabian, Alter Real and other Portuguese breeds were imported to the island which became the foundation for this breed. They are a light saddle type, with handsome proportions.
Island Life
Majaro Island has an extreme climate, with a heavy rainy season and an arid dry one. Due to the fact that the island horse population is isolated geographically, they have remained relatively pure since and natural selection has shaped their characteristics. Until recently however, as several other horse breeds have been introduced to the area. This makes them more of a type than a breed, however due to their unique genetics, programs have been put into place to preserve them. They are only bred on Marajó Island in northern Brazil.
Features
Average height 12.7-15.4 hands
Physique
Head with straight or slightly convex progile
Sloping shoulders
Well defined withers
Broad chest
Slightly sloping croup
Straight back
Strong legs
Hard hooves
Traditional Colors
Solid colors
Temperament
Active and energetic
Strong and docile
Use
Cow horse
Transportation
Light agriculture
Riding