This branch imports, directly from Argentina, hundreds of Criollo horses that come by sea in more or less good condition. They are many times rejected horses; we can find the best and the worst.

They are usually between 8 and 16 years old when we usually find them with the horse traders. However, the Criollo horse has a life expectancy of 40 years. It' also important to say that all the stallions stay in Argentina, a protectionist measure.

So before deciding to buy one of these mares or geldings, one must consult expert horse-shoers and veterinarians. In many cases the animal suffers from emphezema, and of course one must take special care to inspect the conditions of the horse's tendons and joints.

For the trip, a transfer document is established for each horse exported from Argentina upon its arrival in Italy. Two profile pictures permit its identification. The document includes the result of the Coggins test and the stamps of the different authorities. This magnificent Criollo Horse, number 145, entered Italy on April 12th, 2000.