Origin of the Creole breed
Con la llegada de don Pedro de Mendoza en 1535, (primera fundación de Bs. As.). Un buen número de equinos de origen andaluz son introducidos en esta parte de América.
Con el frustrado asentamiento, muchos de aquellos animales fueron abandonados, convirtiéndose en cimarrones. Pasaron tres siglos multiplicándose y extendiéndose por el territorio.
Whit the arrival of Mr. Pedro de Mendoza in 1535, (first foundation of Bs. As.) A good number of equines of andaluz origin are introduced in this part of America.
Whit the fustrated settlement, more of these animals were abandoned, convert it in cimarrones. Passed three centuries multiplicated and extend it for the territory.
Its give in to the nature and resisting bad weather conditions arrived to this Patagonia survived the colts most appropriate.
Whit the introduction of animals of others breeds and as consequence of the crossbreed, the original Creole was lost in the north centre of the country.
The doctor Emilio Solanet, graduated of the Faculty of agronomy and veterinary. Great impulsor, he studies the characteristics of these animals, he makes the firsts biologics studies and he come to the conclusion of that in Patagonia were specimens without any crossbreed, and whit own characteristics.
He travels in beginning of the xx century, to the south of the province of Chubut in search of give continuing to this noble breed. In Sarmiento and together of outstanding
resident Mr. Adan, great connoisseur of the zone and lover of the horses, travel the region, acquiring horses in the zones of Senguer, Buen Pasto and surroundings area of Musters Lake.
They was moving and concentrated in farm "El Relincho" (Sarmiento), property of Adán García. And then transported urged to "El Cardal" (Ayacucho, province of Bs. As.), site where the doctor Emilio Solanet lay the definitive foundations of the denominated "Argentinean Creole Breed".

Gato and Mancha
If well the Dr. Solanet is recognised for his valuable contribute to the creation and durability of the Creole breed; Aime Tschiffely …are for … put ….. the virtues of the same, to united the three Americas in the most strict weather conditions from Mayo's square (Buenos Aires) to New York
Tschiffely request to Solanet two tame saddle horses to carry sthg through this initiative, who give to his order two elderly equines, Gato and Mancha.
The April 23 of 1925 beginning the trip of approximately 25.000 km. , did in 504 stages whit an average of 42.6 km. for each one. This extraordinary deed culminated the September 22 of 1928 to enter to New York for the fifth avenue.
This way conquer the world record of height and distance, record no make equal until the actuality.

 
   
 


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