Argentine Criollo
Date of Birth: 2000
Sex: Mare
Breed: Argentine Criollo
Color: Flaxen Chestnut (peanut butter brown) with golden mane/tail
Markings: Light muzzle and small star on face, brand on right croup, sock on left hind leg
MANTECA
Manteca, a beautiful Argentine Criollo like her friend Turra (though they don’t look or act alike) is shy, introspective and whimsical. She was a talented polo-playing pony loved by her California family and rider until she suffered a career-ending injury and they placed her with us.
Manteca means “butter” in Spanish. She was so named as she was smooth as butter to ride, says her family.
A long-time member of Rio’s sub-herd, she’s a quiet, easy-going horse who can also move among groups. We are blessed to have her.