Italy Category

Breeds of horse found in Italy, A Southern European nation with miles of Mediterranean coastline. There are many breeds found in the country, often larger animals descendant from ancient war horses.

Apennine horse

Intro

Also called Cavallo Appenninico, the Apennine horse is a strain of Frieberg breed, imported to Italy and bred. They can be found in the Apennine Mountains between the milia and Tuscany regions.
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Italian Saddle Horse

Intro

Also called Sella Italiano, the Italian Saddle Horse is a sport horse breed and their stud books are based on performance rather than breed bloodlines.
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Pure Eastern Blood

Intro

The Puro Sangue Orientale, PSO or Pure Eastern Blood horse is a recognized strain of the mighty Arabian breed.
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Persano Horse

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The Persian Horse or Persano has been in Italy long enough to be considered a native breed and is essentially an Anglo-Arabian. They are traditionally bred on the plains of the river Sele, or in the Salerno and Toscana Region.
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Napoletano Horse

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Perhaps the rarest breed in a nation full of them, the Napoletano Horse comes from the Campania region in Italy. Named for Naples, these animals can be found throughout European literature after the 16th century.
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Sicilian Horse

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Also called Siciliano Indigeno and Cavallo Siciliano, the Sicilian Horse is found on the island of Sicily and has an obvious Asian influence in their conformation.
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Laziale Maremma Horse

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The Cavallo Romano della Maremma Laziale or Laziale Maremma Horse is a close relative of the Maremmano breed, specifically bred in the Lazio region, from which they take their name.
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Sardinian Anglo-Arab

Intro

As the name suggests, the Anglo-Arabo-Sardo or Sardinian Anglo-Arab comes from the island of Sardinia in Italy.
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Ventasso Horse

Intro

The Ventasso Horse comes from the Ventasso Mountain in the province of Reggio Emilia in Italy. Known for their sturdy build and great heart the Italian army has long used them as mounts.
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Tolfetano Horse

Origins

The Tolfetano Horse comes from the mountainous town in Tolfa in the north of the Rome province. They are a strain of the original Maremmano breed, their genetics different due to an infusion of English Thoroughbred.
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