Intro
The Pentro breed comes from Italy and has been in the southern Italian wetlands for the last millennia.
Origins
While horses have been informally bred in the area for a long time, this breed was made official between the two World Wars and saw influence from a number of Italian breeds. Today the breed lives in a feral state and are dangerously close to extinction.
Features
Average height 13 – 14 hands
Physique
Head is dry with a straight or slightly convex profile
Eyes are large and expressive
Neck is well muscled
Back is long and muscular
Chest is broad and deep
Shoulder is moderately sloped
Legs are solid and short
Hooves are medium and strong
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Spirited yet kind
Use
Riding horse
Work mount
Tourism