Brazilian Sport Horses (Brasileiro de Hipismo), were
developed specifically for competition in 1970. They were developed from
Andalusian, Thoroughbred, Trakehner, Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Oldenburger,
Westphalian, Irish Hunter, Selle Francais, Argentine-Anglo and Belgian
Warmblood horses. They are popular in the US and Europe and have successfully
completed recent Olympic Games. In 1996 four Brazilian Sport Horses, Aspen,
Adelfos, Cassiano Joter, and Calei Joter, competed in the Atlanta Olympics and
in Syndey in 2000.
They are intelligent, light, agile, quick, athletic and
large (over 16 hands high), and lively. They have a sweet disposition, solid
work ethic, endless ability, calm, brave and balanced. They have excellent
endurance and stamina. Their conformation varies because many breeds have
influenced them. Their gaits are extensive and animated. Their trot is very
comfortable. They are elegant movers. Although all coat colors are allowed they
are usually solid and dun colored. It is not unusual for these horses to start
their professional careers at four or five years of age. They hold up
well--usually into their early or mid teens. The Brazilian Sport Horses are
natural competitors.
The Brazilian Sport Horse has to pass a rigorous inspection
before they will be entered into the breed registry. Horses are tested for
their overall abilities, temperament, and conformation to the goals of the
Breeder's Association.
About Brazilian Sport Horses
