Euzeli C. dos Santos Jr., The History of the Northeastern Horse - The First Brazilian Breed, 10 Sep

This paper provides an in-depth examination of the origins of the first Brazilian horse breed, often known as Northeastern Horse (Cavalo Nordestino – in Portuguese). The examination outlined in this manuscript considers historical components, including firsthand testimonies, ancient records, colonial documents, and contemporary understanding of equine genetics to ascertain the origins of this native Brazilian breed. This paper will challenge the believe that the Northeastern Horse was originated from three well known breeds: Garrano, Sorraia, and Barb. This study indicates
that the pony Garrano did not contribute to the genetic makeup of the horses that formed the Northeastern horse breed.
Keywords
Northeastern Horse, native horse of Brazil, and autochthonous breeds.
Bio
Dr. Euzeli C. dos Santos Junior born in Brazil, on December 9, 1979, he has a degree in Electrical
Engineering from the Federal University of Campina Grande where he also completed a master's and
doctorate. He carried out postdoctoral activities at the University of Siegen, Germany. He is a
university professor at the Purdue University in the state of Indiana, United States where he lives
since 2012. He practices Western Pleasure riding and runs a farm in Brazil where he breeds
Northeastern horses. He is a founding member of the Brazilian Association of Breeders of the
Northeastern Horse and current president of the Nucleus of Breeders of the Northeastern Horse of
Parahyba. He is also the author of the book “Northeastern Horse: A History of Resistance”,
(“Cavalo Nordestino: Uma História de Resistência” in Portuguese).