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Calabrese Horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Riding horse
- Origin
- Italy
Originating in Italy, the Calabrese is generally kept for riding. Its story starts with horses bred there before Rome was founded, and later development brought in Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood.
What the Calabrese is
Originating in Italy, the Calabrese is a horse breed generally used for riding.
Its foundation traces to horses bred in Italy before Rome was founded.
Starting with the breed
Begin with its place and purpose: this is an Italian riding horse. Over time, Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood contributed to its development.
What stands out
The Calabrese has an Italian history reaching back before Rome. Its development included Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood.
Readers comparing origins can browse horse breeds from Italy.
Points to weigh
The breed is described generally as a riding horse. If you need a horse breed tied to another stated job, compare its purpose with other breeds before choosing.
Pricing
When considering a purchase, weigh the asking price against the horse's riding role and Italian breed background.
Who should look elsewhere
Skip this breed if your search requires a documented purpose other than riding. You can compare other entries in horse breeds.
Verdict
The Calabrese suits a reader looking for an Italian riding breed with deep historical roots and later Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred influence.
What stands out
- Originates in Italy.
- Generally used for riding.
- History predates the founding of Rome.
- Includes Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred influence.
Worth knowing
- Its stated role is riding, not another specific working job.
- Its development includes several later bloodline infusions.
- The breed continued developing through later bloodline infusions.
Suits
- Riders seeking an Italian horse breed
- Readers interested in pre-Roman breed origins
Think twice if
- You need a breed described for a different job than riding.
- You want a horse from outside Italy.
In short
Choose the Calabrese if an Italian origin and riding role fit what you want from a horse. Its background reaches to pre-Roman Italy, while later breeding brought in Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood. Its history extends from those early Italian horses through later infusions. Look at other horse breeds if your priority is a different working purpose or a breed from another country. This page does not establish a size, weight or lifespan profile, so those details should be confirmed before making a final choice.
Questions
Where does the Calabrese horse come from?
The breed originated in Italy.
What was the Calabrese bred for?
Its general use is riding.
How old is the Calabrese breed’s history?
It began with horses bred in Italy before Rome was founded.
Which bloodlines influenced the Calabrese?
Arabian, Andalusian and Thoroughbred blood contributed to its continued development.
Is the Calabrese a riding horse?
Yes. The Calabrese is generally used as a riding horse.
More horse breeds from Italy
Avelignese Italy Photo: Nicola Fotonico · CC BY-SA 4.0 
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Photo credits16 photographs on this page
- Avelignese — Nicola Fotonico · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Bardigiano — Fioravante Patrone · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Catria horse — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Cavallo Appenninico — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cavallo del Delta — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cavallo Romano della Maremma Laziale — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Esperia Pony — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Giara horse — Helga Steinreich · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Haflinger — Böhringer Friedrich · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
- Italian Heavy Draft — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Italian Trotter — Niora · Public domain · file page
- Maremmano — BS Thurner Hof · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Monterufolino — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Murgese — BS Thurner Hof · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Neapolitan horse — Abraham van Diepenbeeck · Public domain · file page
- Persano horse — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
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