"Débora Falabella Débora Lima Falabella (born February 22, 1979) is a Brazilian actress. Débora was born in Belo Horizonte City, the daughter of actor Rogério Falabella and the lyrical singer Maria Olympia. During her childhood she became interested in acting and began to participate in plays. At fifteen she released her first professional play, Flicts, written by Ziraldo. Falabella continued acting in dramas. In her teens, she was one of the protagonists of the young adult telenovela ""Chiquititas"". She lived for a time in Argentina, where the history was filmed. After becoming an adult, she went to college to study"
"Falabella The Falabella miniature horse is one of the smallest breeds of horse in the world, seldom taller than in height at the withers. The Falabella, despite its size, is not considered a pony, but rather is a miniature horse. The ancestral stock of the horse of South America descended from horses brought to the western hemisphere by the Spanish of Andalusian and other Iberian bloodlines. In the southern part of the continent, significant numbers of these horses developed within geographically isolated conditions and by the mid-19th century, there were any number of smaller, inbred animals in the herds of"
"easy trainability. Falabella The Falabella miniature horse is one of the smallest breeds of horse in the world, seldom taller than in height at the withers. The Falabella, despite its size, is not considered a pony, but rather is a miniature horse. The ancestral stock of the horse of South America descended from horses brought to the western hemisphere by the Spanish of Andalusian and other Iberian bloodlines. In the southern part of the continent, significant numbers of these horses developed within geographically isolated conditions and by the mid-19th century, there were any number of smaller, inbred animals in the"
"Falbrav Falbrav (foaled 28 February 1998) is a retired Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire, bred in Ireland but trained in Italy and the United Kingdom during his racing career which ran from 2000 to 2004. He is notable for having won Group 1/Grade I races in five different countries: the Premio Presidente della Repubblica and the Gran Premio di Milano in Italy; the Japan Cup in Japan; the Prix d'Ispahan in France; the Eclipse Stakes, the Juddmonte International Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in the United Kingdom and the Hong Kong Cup in Hong Kong. Falbrav, a ""massive,"
"these 12 stallions. Average breed heights for a fully-grown Falabella today are between . The breed is proportioned similarly to horses, other than in size. They are similar to Thoroughbreds or Arabs in their conformation, with a sleek coat and a slim frame. The Falabella’s body is small and compact. The breed also inherited some cob-like features from pony bloodlines, including sturdy bone, and a thicker hair coat, particularly the mane, tail and around the fetlocks. The head may be slightly larger and the neck is often stouter by comparison with a normal-sized horse, but overall, the animal is not"
"Calabrese horse The Calabrese is a breed of horse originating from Italy, generally used for riding. They were developed from horses bred in Italy before the founding of Rome, and the breed has continued to be developed to the present day through infusions of Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood. The Calabrese generally stands 16 to 16.2 hands high, and can be bay, brown, black, gray or chestnut. They have a refined head with a straight or slightly convex profile, a well-shaped, muscular neck, prominent withers, long, sloping shoulders, and a broad, deep chest. The back is straight and the croup"
"unusually or abnormally proportioned. Bay (or a variant of bay, called ""brown"") and black are the most common colors, but there are also pintos, palominos and other spotting patterns found. Black or red leopard-spotted Falabellas (resembling, but not the same as the Appaloosa horse breed) also exist, but are not common. Falabella foals are very small, standing around tall at birth, and maturing to their adult height by the age of three. They generally stand between tall when fully mature. They are considered very hardy and consistently pass on size, conformation and temperament. Most Falabellas are considered intelligent and easily"
"a ""good start"" at stud, producing winners like Fanunalter (Diomed Stakes), Fravashi (QTC Sires Produce Stakes), Distant Memories (Winter Hill Stakes), Brava Fortune (Karrakatta Plate) and One Carat (Hakodate Sprint Stakes). Falbrav Falbrav (foaled 28 February 1998) is a retired Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire, bred in Ireland but trained in Italy and the United Kingdom during his racing career which ran from 2000 to 2004. He is notable for having won Group 1/Grade I races in five different countries: the Premio Presidente della Repubblica and the Gran Premio di Milano in Italy; the Japan Cup in Japan; the Prix"
"Dongola horse The Dongola or Dongolawi is a riding horse native to Sudan and to western Eritrea and Cameroon. Although its name suggests, it does not originate from the Dongola region. It is strongly linked to the Barb horse and also bears resemblances to the Arab horse and is estimated to be partly descended from the Iberian horse during the 13th century. Many sub-breeds and crossbreeds are recognized across western Africa, many of them are small, resembling the Poney Mousseye. The breed has a convex profile, with a usually deep, reddish bay coating, though sometimes chestnut or black with common"
"bull-like"" bay horse with three white feet and a small star, was bred in Ireland by the Italian Azienda Agricola Francesca. He was from one of the last groups of foals sired by the Northern Dancer stallion Fairy King out of the Slewpy mare Gift of the Night. Apart from Falbrav, Fairy King, who died in 1999, sired the winners of over five-hundred races, including Helissio (Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe) and Oath (Derby). Falbrav was first put into training with Luciano D'Auria at Bellinzago Lombardo in Italy, but was moved to the English stable of Luca Cumani in early"
"used to improve performance and increase the breed's stature, while Arabian blood is still continuing to be added to ensure the breed keeps its refinement and uniquely oriental characteristics. Calabrese horse The Calabrese is a breed of horse originating from Italy, generally used for riding. They were developed from horses bred in Italy before the founding of Rome, and the breed has continued to be developed to the present day through infusions of Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood. The Calabrese generally stands 16 to 16.2 hands high, and can be bay, brown, black, gray or chestnut. They have a refined"
"Foutanké The Foutanké or Fouta is a breed or type of light horse from Senegal, in West Africa. It results from the cross-breeding of a Fleuve stallion with an M'Bayar mare; its conformation is similar to that of the Fleuve. It is one of the four recognised Senegalese horse breeds – the others being the M'Bayar, the Fleuve and the M'Par – and is highly valued for horse-racing. The origins of the horse in Senegal are not documented. In 1996, Senegal had a horse population of about 400,000 head, the largest of any West African country. This was a substantial"
"Rafalca Rafalca is a dressage horse co-owned by Ann Romney that performed in the equestrian competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, with rider (and co-owner/trainer) Jan Ebeling. Rafalca is a mare with ""a milk chocolate coat, raven tail and white socks above three of her hooves"". She is an Oldenburg, a warmblood horse breed from the north-western corner of Lower Saxony. She was born in Menslage in Germany in 1997, and bred by Erwin Risch. Rafalca's sire was Argentinus, a Hanoverian jumping stallion, and her dam Ratine was an Oldenburg. Her damsire was Rubinstein, also a dressage horse. Rafalca has"
"Cristobal (horse) Cristobal (foaled February 20, 2004) is an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who has raced in France. He is owned by Rancho Santa Fe, California businessman Edmund A. Gann, best known as the owner of Medaglia d'Oro and Peace Rules as well as the 1988 Japan Cup winner, Pay the Butler. Cristobal received his name, as did his dam, from the fashion designer, Cristóbal Balenciaga. The colt was sired by Aptitude out of the mare Balenciaga whose sire Gulch was the 1988 U.S. Champion Sprinter. His grandsire was A.P. Indy, the 1992 United States Horse of the Year. Conditioned in"
"muscular and sloping. The legs are muscular with strong tendons and well-formed hooves. The breed is used as a general purpose riding horse. They are generally active and energetic, while still manageable in temperament. The Calabrese takes its name from the Calabria region of southern Italy, where it was developed. The breed has a long history, being a descendant of horses bred in Italy prior to the founding of Rome. However, the current characteristics started to evolve during the Bourbon period through the crossing of Arabian blood with Andalusian stock. From the Middle Ages to the early 18th century, there"
"trainable. Due to their size, Falabella horses can only be ridden by very small children, and thus are generally shown in-hand at horse shows. They can be taught to drive, and cart driving is a common use for Falabellas. They also jump obstacles up to , though in-hand, without a rider. As they are a show and companion breed, their ""useful"" lifespan is not limited. While young horses may fetch steep prices and are even sold as a long-term investment, old horses are more readily available. Falabellas can also be used as guide animals due to their small size and"
"Falabella breeds, the Spanish Mustang, the Noriker and the related South German Coldblood. The existence of leopard-spotted coats among Asian breeds such as the Karabair and Mongolian Altai has been recorded since ancient times, and suggests that the gene is very old. Leopard complex patterns exist in very low frequencies among American Quarter Horses. Leopard complex The leopard complex is a group of genetically related coat patterns in horses. These patterns range from progressive increases in interspersed white hair similar to graying or roan to distinctive, Dalmatian-like leopard spots on a white coat. Secondary characteristics associated with the leopard complex"
"team. Romney said of her horse, ""It was wonderful. She was elegant and consistent again. We just love her."" Rafalca is referred to in 30 Rock. Rafalca Rafalca is a dressage horse co-owned by Ann Romney that performed in the equestrian competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, with rider (and co-owner/trainer) Jan Ebeling. Rafalca is a mare with ""a milk chocolate coat, raven tail and white socks above three of her hooves"". She is an Oldenburg, a warmblood horse breed from the north-western corner of Lower Saxony. She was born in Menslage in Germany in 1997, and bred by Erwin"
"Florida Cracker Horse The Florida Cracker Horse is a breed of horse from Florida in the United States. It is genetically and physically similar to many other Spanish-style horses, especially those from the Spanish Colonial Horse group. The Florida Cracker is a gaited breed known for its agility and speed. The Spanish first brought horses to Florida with their expeditions in the early 16th century; as colonial settlement progressed, they used the horses for herding cattle. These horses developed into the Florida Cracker type seen today, and continued to be used by Florida cowboys (known as ""crackers"") until the 1930s."
"Gallant Fox and the mare Flambino. Omaha was the third horse to ever win the Triple Crown, which he did in 1935. Flambino also produced the Ascot Gold Cup winner Flares and was the sister of La France, the direct female ancestor of many notable thoroughbreds including Danzig Connection, Decidedly, and Johnstown. The horse was owned by and bred William Woodward, Sr.'s famous Belair Stud in Bowie, Maryland. He was trained by Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, who also trained Omaha's sire to the Triple Crown. As a yearling, Omaha was leggy and awkward-looking but a favorite of Woodward, who reportedly considered"
"Myrobella Myrobella (foaled 1930) was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. Bred by the British National Stud she was the outstanding two-year-old of either sex in Britain in 1932 when she won five consecutive races. In the following year she failed to stay the distance in the 1000 Guineas but had considerable success when reverting to sprint distances, winning the July Cup, King George Stakes and Challenge Stakes. On her retirement from racing she became a successful and influential broodmare. Myrobella was a powerfully-built grey mare bred by the Irish branch of the National Stud in Tully, County Kildare."
"their multi-purpose usefulness. The ancestors of the Murgese influenced the Lipizzaner, through the stallions Neapolitano and Conversano (two founding stallions of the Lipizzaner breed), and many were exported to Spain and to Northern Europe where they influenced the development of breeds such as Frederiksborg horse and Kladruber. Murgese The Murgese horse originated in the Murge, Apulia area of Italy during the Spanish rule, and was developed from Barb and Arabian horses. They are a hardy breed that is used mainly for cross-country riding, although they have also been used for light draft work. The Murgese breed originated in Italy during"
"Spanish Fighting Bull The Spanish Fighting Bull (Toro Bravo, ""toro de lidia"", ""toro lidiado"", ""ganado bravo"", ""Touro de Lide"") is an Iberian heterogeneous cattle population. It is primarily bred free-range on extensive estates in Spain, Portugal, France and Latin American countries where bull fighting is organized. Fighting bulls are selected primarily for a certain combination of aggression, energy, strength, and stamina. Some commentators trace the origins of the fighting bull to wild bulls from the Iberian Peninsula and their use for arena games in the Roman Empire. Although the actual origins are disputed, genetic studies have indicated that the breeding"
"Chilean horse The Chilean horse or Chilean Corralero is a horse breed from South America. It is the oldest registered native American breed, the oldest registered breed of Iberian origin, the oldest registered horse breed in South America and the oldest registered stock horse breed in the Western Hemisphere. The Chilean Horse's genealogy originates in the Governorate of New Castile (Peru). Most of the horses came from the fertile valleys of Charcas (now Sucre, Bolivia), but some of the finest stallions were selected from throughout the kingdom. The breed probably started around 1544 when the first Chilean horse breeder, Father"
"Irish racehorse of the 20th century. Floribunda retired to stand as a stallion at his owners Ardenode Stud. He had moderate results, the best of his offspring being Princely Son (Haydock Sprint Cup) and Porto Bello (New Stakes). He was sold and exported to Japan where he died 30 September 1979. Floribunda (horse) Floribunda (1958–1979) was a British-bred Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. A specialist sprinter, he won his first three races (including the New Stakes by wide margins before his two-year-old season was curtailed by injury. In 1961 he was beaten in his first two races before returning to"
"In the 1970s there was a surge of interest in recreating the Chickasaw using horses bearing strong resemblances to the original breed, but this has since died out and the breed association no longer exists. Florida Cracker Horse The Florida Cracker Horse is a breed of horse from Florida in the United States. It is genetically and physically similar to many other Spanish-style horses, especially those from the Spanish Colonial Horse group. The Florida Cracker is a gaited breed known for its agility and speed. The Spanish first brought horses to Florida with their expeditions in the early 16th century;"
"Iberian horse The Iberian horse is a title given to a number of horse breeds native to the Iberian peninsula. At present, no fewer than 18 horse breeds are officially recognized Iberian horses are thought to be among the oldest types of domesticated horses. Modern Iberian breeds tend to be of a Baroque horse type that resemble their most famous member, the Andalusian horse, in conformation. The Lusitano, Sorraia and Garrano are of Portuguese origin, and the remaining are of Spanish. These include the Asturcón, Burguete, Caballo de Monte del País Vasco, Pura Raza Gallega, Pura Raza Española (Andalusian horse),"
"and light harness. Dr. Ruy d'Andrade gave the breed their name of ""Sorraia"". D'Andrade took the name from the Sorraia River in Portugal. The breed had previously been known by the local Portuguese as ""zebro"" or ""zebra"", due to their markings. In the time of Christopher Columbus, the Sorraia was also known as the Marismeño, but the Sorraia and the Marismeño have evolved into two different breeds over time. Today, the name Marismeño refers to a population of semiferal horses living in Doñana Natural Park in Spain. Sorraia The Sorraia is a rare breed of horse indigenous to the portion"
"in an unmarked grave. Pharamond (horse) Pharamond (1925–1952) was an English Thoroughbred racehorse who became a successful sire of Champions in the United States where he was registered as Pharamond II. He was a full brother to Sickle, who also stood at stud successfully in the United States. Pharamond was bred and raced by Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby. His sire was Phalaris, twice the Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland and a three-time Leading broodmare sire in Great Britain & Ireland. His dam was Selene who also produced the Argentine and leading Brazilian sire Hunter's Moon and"
"that has maintained a closed registry since its inception. Chilean horse The Chilean horse or Chilean Corralero is a horse breed from South America. It is the oldest registered native American breed, the oldest registered breed of Iberian origin, the oldest registered horse breed in South America and the oldest registered stock horse breed in the Western Hemisphere. The Chilean Horse's genealogy originates in the Governorate of New Castile (Peru). Most of the horses came from the fertile valleys of Charcas (now Sucre, Bolivia), but some of the finest stallions were selected from throughout the kingdom. The breed probably started"
"spoke Arabic. An example of such confusion is that the Godolphin Arabian, one of the foundation sires of the Thoroughbred, was an Arabian stallion but, due to his Moroccan origins, was referred to as the ""Godolphin Barb."" The Barb is now bred primarily in Morocco, Algeria, Spain and southern France. Due to difficult economic times in North Africa, the number of purebred Barbs is decreasing. The World Organization of the Barb Horse, founded in Algeria in 1987, was formed to promote and preserve the breed. The West African Barb developed from the Barb and is found in West Africa. It"
"from crossbreeding between the Anglo-Arabian, Campeiro, Campolina, Criollo, Mangalarga, Mangalarga Marchador, Thoroughbred, and Brazilian crossbred horses. There are separate accounts that cite an Argentinian horse of the pampas that had small stature, almost resembling an English pony. This breed, however, was native to South America and not Brazilian-bred from a stock brought by the Spaniards to the colonies. One of the detailed descriptions stated that this breed had ""intelligent and fiery eyes, clean legs, round feet, and well-set sloping shoulders, long pasterns, and silky manes and tails."" It is said to be prized for its size and bottom. There are"
"Criollo horse The Criollo (in Spanish), or Crioulo (in Portuguese), is the native horse of the Pampas (a natural region between Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay, in South America) with a reputation for long-distance endurance linked to a low basal metabolism. The breed, known for its hardiness and stamina, is popular in its home countries. The word ""criollo"" originally referred to human and animals of pure-bred Spanish ancestry that were born in the Americas, or, in Portuguese ""crioulo"", to animals or slaves born in the Americas. In time, the meaning of the word would simply come to refer to native"