Marajoara (horse breed)
The Marajoara is a Brazilian breed of small horse. It is native to, and is named for, the island of Marajó, the largest of the Marajó Archipelago in the Amazon Delta in the state of Pará.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brazil |
| Classification | Brazilian breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q3287434 |
The Marajoara is a Brazilian breed of small horse. It is native to, and is named for, the island of Marajó, the largest of the Marajó Archipelago in the Amazon Delta in the state of Pará. The smaller Puruca breed of the same island derives from cross-breeding of Marajoara horses with imported Shetland Pony stock.
It originates in Brazil. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q3287434.
Sources: Wikidata (Q3287434) · Wikipedia