Intro
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.
Origins
Native to Sicily, these animals came from crossing local mares with imported stallions, particularly ‘Oriental’ animals (we think that means Arabian and Barb, but could be Mongolian too). Their breeding began in the mid 20th century and a studbook was established in 2024 with 197 animals.
Features
Average height 15.5-15.7 hands
Physique
Head has a straight profile
Back is short
Chest is full
Legs are solid
Hooves are hard
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Calm and tractable
Use
Riding
Harness
Show
Eventing
Sport
Helpful Links
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Associazione Nazionale Allevatori Razze Equine e Asinine Italiane, ANAREAI
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