Cuban Trotter
The Cuban trotter (Spanish: Cubano de trote / Criollo de trote) is a saddle horse breed native to Cuba. It is renowned for its trotting quality, and is used for driving and working cattle. HistoryContrary to what its name suggests, this is not a racing-type horse, but a criollo type.[1] Like most Latin American horses, it is descended from the Colonial Spanish horse brought by the conquistadores,[1][2][3] and is therefore "locally adapted".[4] The breed is named "Criollo de trote" in the DAD-IS database[4] and "Trotteur criollo" in the Delachaux guide, which also cites the local name Cubano de trote.[1] The breed originates from mixtures of Iberian Criollo horses and Canadian horses,[5] imported before the American Revolution to work on sugarcane plantations.[2] DescriptionIt shows the Criollo type.[1] The Delachaux guide (2014) cited an average height of 1.48 m to 1.50 m.[1] CAB International (2016) indicated 1.40 m to 1.52 m. The head has a rectilinear or slightly convex profile, a broad forehead, developed jaws, and is topped by rather short ears.[1][2] The neck is broad and strong,[1] of medium length.[2] The chest is broad and deep.[2] The back is short and strong.[2] The rump is sloping and the legs are strong.[1] The tail is set low, and generally carried close to the body.[2][3] The coat is most often bay or black.[1][3] The temperament is vigorous and friendly, and the breed is reputed to be particularly hardy.[2] UsageMostly used as a trotting horse in Cuba, but can also be ridden, especially for cattle[1] and farm work.[2] Spread of breedingNo population data is listed for it in DAD-IS.[4] See alsoReferences
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