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Salerno Horse

Country of Origin: Italy

Salerno Horse

Intro

Also called the Persano, the Salerno horse comes from the Campania region of Italy in the 18th century. These animals were based on the Neapolitan horse (also a foundation for the Lipizzaner).

Origins

In fact, the Salerno horse comes from a combination of Neapolitan, Lipizzaner & Arabian bloodlines. This breed became known for their strength & widely held in high regard. Although their numbers did decline by the turn of the 20th century there was a revival of the breed and the Persano name was dropped. Sadly it didn’t last and mechanization has caused their numbers to plummet. This is a rare breed today.

Features

Average height 16 – 1.2 hands

Physique

Head is fine with clear Spanish influence
Neck is medium in length
Shoulder is muscular, long & sloped
Chest is deep & wide
Back is short & strong
Legs are well formed with strong joints
Hooves have good structure

Traditional Colors

All colors

Temperament

Sensible & docile

Use

Riding horse
Light agriculture
Show horse
Military

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