Post by .:Phantom:. on Dec 28, 2010 10:03:46 GMT 8
Name: Argentine Criollo
Species: Horse
Colours: All colors except for pinto white pattern
Height: 14-15hh
Basic History: This breed began its development when Pedro de Mendoza imported 100 Andalusian stallions into Buenos Aires, Argentina. Indian hostility in 1540 caused the Spaniards to retreat and relinquish 12-45 horses when they did. When the settlers returned to Argentina, it was estimated that there were 12,000 wild horses roaming the city. The Criollo had developed into a hardy horse that could withstand all sorts of weather conditions. In the 19th century, these horses were crossbred with English Thoroughbreds and heavy drafts to produce a saddle cart horse. This nearly ruined the Spanish bloodlines these horses had before. Argentine made a purebred association for Criollos in 1918 to go back to the purity of the breed. In 1934, Dr. Solanet came to the association and made large changes. 70% of the registered Criollos were kicked out for not meeting the new standards. The breed never did go back to what it used to be, but it made its own identity with its unique conformation.
Habitat: They are very hardy and can withstand the heat and cold easily; they could live in the desert and mountains.
Quick Facts: "La Marcha" is an evaluation test for Criollos to see how good their endurance is. They horses have to be ridden over a 466 mile course that must be completed in fourteen days. The horses have to carry 245 lbs on their backs and may only eat grass on the side of the roads. Vets check each horse at the end of the day.
Link to more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criollo_%28horse%29
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Species: Horse
Colours: All colors except for pinto white pattern
Height: 14-15hh
Basic History: This breed began its development when Pedro de Mendoza imported 100 Andalusian stallions into Buenos Aires, Argentina. Indian hostility in 1540 caused the Spaniards to retreat and relinquish 12-45 horses when they did. When the settlers returned to Argentina, it was estimated that there were 12,000 wild horses roaming the city. The Criollo had developed into a hardy horse that could withstand all sorts of weather conditions. In the 19th century, these horses were crossbred with English Thoroughbreds and heavy drafts to produce a saddle cart horse. This nearly ruined the Spanish bloodlines these horses had before. Argentine made a purebred association for Criollos in 1918 to go back to the purity of the breed. In 1934, Dr. Solanet came to the association and made large changes. 70% of the registered Criollos were kicked out for not meeting the new standards. The breed never did go back to what it used to be, but it made its own identity with its unique conformation.
Habitat: They are very hardy and can withstand the heat and cold easily; they could live in the desert and mountains.
Quick Facts: "La Marcha" is an evaluation test for Criollos to see how good their endurance is. They horses have to be ridden over a 466 mile course that must be completed in fourteen days. The horses have to carry 245 lbs on their backs and may only eat grass on the side of the roads. Vets check each horse at the end of the day.
Link to more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criollo_%28horse%29
Picture: