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Pentro horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Origin
- Italy
About the Pentro horse
The Pentro horse, also called Cavallo Pentro, is an endangered Italian breed of small rustic horse. It originates in the upper Volturno valley in southern Italy’s Molise region, near Abruzzo, Campania and Lazio. The breed takes its name from the ancient Samnite tribe of the Pentri, who lived in that area. Its population is concentrated in the comune of Montenero Val Cocchiara, in the province of Isernia. The Pentro is listed among fifteen indigenous horse breeds of limited distribution recognized by the Associazione Italiana Allevatori, Italy’s breeders’ association. The entry identifies Italy as both origin and origins, and classifies the animal as a horse. Its key profile combines endangered status, small rustic build, a specific southern Italian home region and a historical name connected with the Pentri. The supplied official reference is the Pentro horse Wikipedia page.
What stands out
- Endangered Italian horse breed
- Small rustic horse
- Specific Molise origin
- Named for the Pentri tribe
- Recognized as limited-distribution indigenous breed
Worth knowing
- Endangered status
- Population concentrated in one comune
- Limited distribution
Who it suits
It suits readers interested in endangered Italian horse breeds with a localized population. The facts highlight its rustic type and Molise origins.
In short
The Pentro is presented as a small, rustic horse tied closely to southern Molise. Its endangered status and concentrated population make locality central to its profile.
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- 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
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