Campolina
The Campolina horse breed of Brazil is named after Cassiano Campolina, the farmer who developed the breed. Beginning in 1870, they were developed using several different breeds of horses.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brazil |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q1031529 |
The Campolina horse breed of Brazil is named after Cassiano Campolina, the farmer who developed the breed. Beginning in 1870, they were developed using several different breeds of horses. The Campolina is one of the larger Brazilian breeds and may be found in most colors. They are a gaited breed, with an ambling gait. They are used mainly for leisure riding and driving and are increasingly used for dressage within Brazil.
It originates in Brazil. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1031529.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1031529) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)