• This horse is found in northen Mato Grosso in Brazil,and is well adapted to the flood conditions found in the Pantanal region

• The normal distribution of colors within this breed is 45% gray, 17% bay, 13% black and white, 10% brown

• The Pantaneiro is reported to be resistant to Equine Infectious Anemia. This resistance has made them the preferable mount in the swampy areas of their native region