Brazilian Sport Horse Explained

Brazilian Sport Horse
Also Known As:Brasileiro de hipismo
Country:Brazil
Colour:usually bay, dark bay or chestnut
Height:165-168 cm
Weight:550-600 kg

The Brazilian Sport Horse or Portuguese: italic=no|Brasileiro de hipismo is a modern Brazilian breed of warmblood horse. It was bred as a sport riding horse for competitive equestrian sports, particularly show jumping, dressage and three-day eventing.

History

Breeding of the Brazilian Sport Horse began in the 1970s. Local Crioulo mares were put to stallions from a wide variety of sporting breeds, among them Andalusian, Anglo-Argentine, Belgian Warmblood, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Irish Hunter, Oldenburger, Selle Français, Thoroughbred, Trakehner and Westphalian stock.

Characteristics

The Brazilian Sport Horse usually stands at least at the withers; average heights are approximately for mares and for males (geldings or stallions). The coat is most often bay, dark bay or chestnut.

Uses

Like other sport horse breeds, the Brazilian Sport Horse was bred and selected specifically for equestrian competition, particularly in show jumping, dressage and three-day eventing.

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