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Intro<\/h3>\n

Also called the Murge Horse, the Murgese is bred in the Murge region of Italy and origins of the breed date back to Spanish rule.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Animals of African and Asian origin were the foundation for the breed (with some Lipizzan<\/a> in there) and its characteristics were shaped by the agricultural needs of local people. There has been very little cross breeding which makes their bloodlines extremely pure. <\/p>\n

Traditionally the Murgese is raised outside year round and left to their own devices for food and resources. They have boomed in popularity towards the end of the 20th century and although they are rare, there are breeding programs in place. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15 – 16 hands.<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is well proportioned with a straight or slightly convex profile
\nEars are small
\nNeck is muscular and arched
\nChest is broad and deep
\nShoulder is well sloped
\nBack is short
\nLegs are strong
\nFeet are black and strong<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

black<\/a> | grey<\/a> <\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Well mannered and obedient<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Riding horse
\nCarriage horse
\nEquestrian sport
\nShow horse<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

* all links open in a new window<\/small>
\nMurgese Horse<\/a><\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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\n\"Murgese<\/p>\n
Image from Diamantenero65<\/a> under the CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> license<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\"Murgese<\/p>\n
Image from Thyl Engelhardt<\/a> under the CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a> license<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Video<\/h3>\n