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Our Horses, the most valuable partners for trailring in the Andes Patagonia, Chile |
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| On the farm we live with 20 horses, all of them Criollo Chileno and cross breeds. Some of them registered, most of them "ordinary" working horses. Our horses are running free on several paddocks, one 12 acre on the riverside, a big 70 acre in the mountain and some smaller 2 acre paddocks beside the house. They range free as a herd all year round, in winter they have an open stable where they can seek shelter and go in and out as they like. In summer they feed mostly on fresh gras and additional grain if they work. In winter due to the slow growth of the gras in this rough mountains we feed additionally hay. |
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Criollo Chileno - perfect for trail riding in the AndesThe Criollo Chileno is eldest registered breed in Southern America. They descend from the Iberian horses the Spaniards brought when they conquered Southern America. These horses are perfectly adapted to our landscape. Short with a low center of balance they are ideal for walking the mountains of the Chilean Andes The word "Criollo basically means a mixture between Spanish and native - this may be food, customs, horses and even people. Criollo Chileno must not be confused with other Criollo Breeds as e.g. the Criollo Argentino, sounds alike, but they are very different.
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| Enough space to roam freely: 70 acre mountain paddock | ||
Criollo Chileno - an adequate horse for trailriding, for beginners to expertsThey are extremely sure stepping and not nervous at all, no reaction to thunder, dogs or slashing cameras. They have a tendency to search the closeness to their riders. You can notice this many times even on short 3-4 hours, but definitely on every several day ride, when horse and rider have enough time to get to know each other. |
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The Criollo is a sturdy horse, with
a big head on a muscle packed neck. Criollos Chilenos are rather small, about
1,38 to 1,48 m. There are of all colours.They have the fame of sturdy working horses, but they can have a great elegance as well. |
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Sometimes its just a water hose instead of the bath. | |
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