Intro
The Puruca comes from three Shetland stallions that arrived on the island of Marajó in Brazil at the end of the 19th century. They were crossed with Marajoara mares and then forged by the environment of their adopted island.
Origins
The locals were delighted with the resulting cross as it was a reliable, sturdy mount, making a magnificent and adaptable cattle horse. They are small, but retain horse like characteristics
Features
Average height 9.8-11.6 hands
Mane and tail hairs are silky and grow thick
Physique
Head has straight or convex profile
Eyes are large
Ears are refined
Neck is short
Chest is broad
Shoulder is sloping
Back is short
Hindquarters are sloping
Legs are strong
Hooves are hard
Traditional Colors
Most colors
Temperament
Docile and calm
Energetic and strong
Hardy and resistant
Use
Working cattle
Riding
Children’s horse
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