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Baixadeiro Horse

Country of Origin: Brazil

Baixadeiro Horse

Image from Eduardo Amorim

Intro

The Baixadeiro is a small horse inhabiting the heavy marshlands of Brazil & is presently the recipiant of a conservation program. It is a race that is near extinction.

Origins

The Baixadeiro Horse of the Lower Maranhense is an extremely old breed that looks somewhat like the Pantaneiro Horse of the area, but they are much smaller. They are dismally under-developed, perhaps because they inhabit lands that are virtually wetlands most of the year.

Today formal breeding programs have been set up to continue the lines as these animals have been used in the area for centuries.

Features

Average height 14 hands
Hardy & tough

Physique

Hooves strong enough to stand being underwater constantly during flood seasons

Traditional Colors

black | chestnut | grey | bay | buckskin

Temperament

Willing

Baixadeiro Horse

Image from Eduardo Amorim

Use

Transport
Light agriculture
Ceremonies & festivals

Video

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