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 The
Chilean Corralero is originated from the Spanish horse, and possibly is derived
from the Spanish horses that arrived with the Spanish conqueror Pedro do
Valdivia in 1541. These horses were obtained from southern Peru, and when Garcia
Hurtado de Mendoza, the new governor, arrived in Chile with 42 horses of the
famous caste of the Guzmanes and Valenzuelas, a new start of the Chilean horse
breed was made. A pure Chilean breed appeared at the beginning of the 19th
century, but the Chilean Corralero didn't appear until the end of the century.
In Chile, the Chilean Corralero is a work animal, first used
by Spanish conquistadors for war and for agriculture. When Chile gained its
independence, the Chilean Corralero became and indispensable partner and was
used daily in war for the Army, in the plantations for the countryman, and for
regular transportation for everybody. They are used a lot in working cattle and
are now heavily used in the Chilean rodeo, which had its origins in the
countryside as a game of chasing cattle. The Chilean Corralero shows all of its
abilities in this modern event.
The Chilean Corralero is known for its very distinguished
appearance. It has very good proportions for the work it was bred to do. They
have a flat head with small, separated ears, eyes, and nostrils that must go
behind the facial profile, and a small, fine muzzle. Their mane must be
abundant, and undulated in tufts of hair and tail. Their chests must be broad
and deep with a voluminous center and arched ribs, full, short flanks, rounded
quarters, short extremities and no more than 14.3 hands in height.
For more information about this breed,
check out these links!
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/chileancorralero/
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