Intro
The Cremonese Horse is not an official breed, but a now extinct type of Italian Draft horse that was once bred in Lombardy, Italy.
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Italy Category
Arabian Bardigiano Horse
Intro
The handsome and tough Arabian has been crossed with other breeds for a long time and many of the European countries have developed a breed crossing Arab blood with local types. The Arabian Bardigiano or Bardarab Horse is an example of an Italian cross with the robust Bardigiano.
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Apennine horse
Italian Saddle Horse
Intro
Also called Sella Italiano, the Italian Saddle Horse is a sport horse breed and their stud books are based on performance rather than breed bloodlines.
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Pure Eastern Blood
Persano Horse
Intro
The Persian Horse or Persano has been in Italy long enough to be considered a native breed and is essentially an Anglo-Arabian. They are traditionally bred on the plains of the river Sele, or in the Salerno and Toscana Region.
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Napoletano Horse
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Perhaps the rarest breed in a nation full of them, the Napoletano Horse comes from the Campania region in Italy. Named for Naples, these animals can be found throughout European literature after the 16th century.
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Sicilian Horse
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.
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Laziale Maremma Horse
Sardinian Anglo-Arab
Intro
As the name suggests, the Anglo-Arabo-Sardo or Sardinian Anglo-Arab comes from the island of Sardinia in Italy.
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