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Mangalarga Marchador
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Mangalarga Marchador Description |
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The Mangalarga
Marchador is a Brazilian Gaited Horse. It should not
be confused with the Mangalarga, which is not a gaited
horse. It is also known as the Manga Picada, Manga Batida,
and Brazilian Paso. It is a horse that is known for
its incredible endurance and versatility. The Mangalarga
Marchador is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records
in reference to a trail ride by two 60 year old men
that lasted over a year and a half. They are used on
farms and ranches and also in non-specialized sports,
including cutting, endurance riding, trail riding, jumping
and polo. It has two special gaits. These are the marcha
picada, which stands for "light touch", and
marcha batida, meaning "to hit". It is a moderately
sized horse. It has a triangular head with a straight
profile, much like the Barb horses. The neck is medium
length, well arched and muscular. The back is also medium
length. The entire horse is quite muscular and powerful.
Its coat is fine and silky, with a full mane and tail.
The common coat colors for the Mangalarga Marchador
include grays, bays and chestnuts. It is the national
horse in Brazil. |
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