Intro
The Sardinian Horse comes from the island of Sardinia in Italy where there have been horses for century so their origins are essentially unknown.
Origins
There are theories however and they are thought to come from Arabian and North African Horses which were later infused with Andalusian blood in the late 15th – early 16th centuries. However by the early 18th century horse breeding in the area declined.
According to the DAD-IS they are listed as critical and as of 2023 there were 128 animals left.
Features
Average height 12 – 12.2 hands
Physique
Head is wedge shaped with a straight or slightly convex profile
Eyes are large and expressive
Ears are small andpointed inwards
Neck is medium in length, muscular and arched
Shoulder is muscular and sloped
Back is short and can be hollow
Chest is deep and wide
Legs are slender with strong joints
Hooves are small and sound
Traditional Colors
chestnut | grey | bay | black | brown
Temperament
Kind and willing
Use
Riding pony
Light draft