Brazilian Sport Horse
Brazilian breed of horse
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The Brazilian Sport Horse or 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.[3]: 503
Marcio Carvalho Jorge and Josephine at the Olympic Games in London in 2012 | |
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| Other names | Brasileiro de hipismo |
| Country of origin | Brazil |
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| Colour | usually bay, dark bay or chestnut |
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.[4]: 447 [3]: 503
Characteristics
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.[3]: 503