Ventasso Horse

Origins

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. The Ventasso’s of today possess English, Maremmanos and Lipizzan blood. These animals are incredibly rare.

Features

Average height 14.3 – 16.1 hands

Physique

Head is expressive with a straight profile
Neck is medium in length and muscular
Back is medium in length
Shoulder is sloping
Chest is deep
Legs are robust with wide, dry joints

Traditional Colors

chestnut | grey | bay | black

Temperament

Balanced character
Lively & bold

Use

Riding horse
Endurance mount

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Ventasso Horse