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Criollo horse

UruguayBrazilCubaChileArgentinaParaguay
Animal
Horse
Type
Riding horse
Origin
Uruguay, Brazil, Cuba +3

Read from Wikipedia and Wikidata on 2 Oct 2026.

About the Criollo horse

The Criollo, or Crioulo, is the native horse of the Pampas, with a reputation for long-distance endurance linked to a low basal metabolism. The breed, known for its hardiness and stamina, is popular in its home countries.

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