The Cavallo del Catria or Catria Horse is a native breed from the mountains of Pesaro, Ancona and Perugia provinces in Italy. This breed is an incredibly tough animal, their mountainous habitat shaping their calm nature and surefooted gaits.
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The original animals were used for charcoal production and at some point received some of the sturdy Maremmano<\/a> blood. In more recent years there also been an influx of Frieberger<\/a> genetics as well. Today the breed is very similar to the Appenninico Horse (the Italian version of the Frieberger<\/a> breed).<\/p>\n In 1974 the Special Co-operative Agency of Catria took over management of the breeding of these animals, thus practicing strict control over the bloodlines. By 1980 a registry furthered the cause allowing for further improvements in stock. Today they are bred in semi-mountainous terrain encouraging their natural balance and agility. Their numbers are very low and their situation is critical. According to the DAD-IS they are endangered and as of 2023 there were 1312 left.<\/p>\n Average height 14.2 – 14.3 hands<\/p>\n Head is light and has straight profile Generally bay<\/a> or brown<\/a><\/p>\n Sober and calm Agriculture Azienda Speciale Consortile del Catria<\/a><\/p>\nFeatures<\/h3>\n
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\nChest is broad and deep
\nBack is short
\nHindquarters are wide<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
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\nWilling and hardworking<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nRiding horse
\nSport horse
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