Brazilian Sport Horse
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 HistoryBreeding 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 CharacteristicsThe Brazilian Sport Horse usually stands at least 162 cm at the withers;[4]: 447 average heights are approximately 165 cm for mares and 168 cm for males (geldings or stallions).[2] The coat is most often bay, dark bay or chestnut.[3]: 503 UsesLike 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
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