Also called the Military Criollo, la Raza del Caballo Santa Gertrudis and Raza Militar the Criollo Militar is a strain of the breed found in Mexico. They come from Iberian animals, but are distinctly different from the handsome Azteca<\/a>. 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. Criollo Militar breeding began in the early 20th century by crossing Spanish animals with Arabian<\/a>, Barb<\/a> and Quarter Horse<\/a> blood. <\/p>\n Specifically bred for military, the Criollo Militar was only bred by the National Defense Secretariat (SEDENA) in Santa Gertrudis, Chihuahua. This was to ensure uniformity and quality animals. Herds were left to graze freely in a totally natural environment, with human intervention only for selection of breeding animals and necessary medical attention. This encouraged natural selection, creating a robust type. <\/p>\n Average height hands<\/p>\n Head is well proportioned with straight profile Black<\/a>, chestnut<\/a>, brown<\/a> and bay<\/a><\/p>\n Good tempered and docile Cavalry
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Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEars are thin and arched
\nNeck is medium, thick and muscular
\nChest is deep and wide
\nMane and tail are thick
\nBack is straight and short
\nLegs are long and clean
\nHooves are hard and thick<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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\nIntelligent and robust<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
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\nRiding
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