Country
Specie
ISO3
COL
Language
sp.
Other name
Criollo
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
Animals of this breed are adapted to all of the climates of Colombia's different agro-ecological regions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
High incidence of Infectious Equine Anemia (IEA) which is endemic in the country. There are isolated outbreaks of Venezuelan Equine Encefalitis. There are high numbers of gastrointestinal parasites.
Specific reproductive characteristic
Their fertility and birth rates are low. On average they give birth every 24 months, with over 90% survival rates
Other special qualities
They are strong, rustic (i.e. not highly selected/tough) and have a nervous but docile temperament.
Color comments
uni coloured: wide range of colours, with chestnut being the most predominant coloured
Wither height males
138
Wither height females
134
Weight males
320.00
Weight females
290.00
Other specific visible traits
Criollo type of medium to small height (136 cm) rectilinear, eumetric, weighing approximately 300 kg.
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Horses introduced by the Spanish conquistadores after Columbus' second voyage .
Location within country
country-wide with greatest density in hot, tropical lowland areas where the country's greatest livestock population is found
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
