Photo: Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 horse breed · 671 on Animalso
Salerno horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Type
- Sport horse
- Origin
- Italy
- Height
- 168 cm
About the Salerno horse
The Salerno horse, also called the Salernitano, is an endangered horse breed from Italy. It originated in the floodplain of the Sele River in the province of Salerno, in southern Italy. The breed was once used as a military horse; during the twentieth century, its main role shifted to sport. It is classified as a sport horse and belongs to the horse family. Its listed height is 168. The breed’s endangered status is an important part of its profile for anyone learning about it. The name Salernitano reflects its connection to the Salerno area, while the breed’s history includes both military use and a later emphasis on sporting work. Its origins and present-day classification offer a concise picture of the breed: an Italian horse with a history of changing roles.
What stands out
- Originates in southern Italy’s Sele River floodplain
- Historically served as a military horse
- Became principally a sport horse in the twentieth century
Who it suits
This breed may interest people looking into Italian horses, sport horses, or endangered breeds.
In short
The Salerno horse is an Italian sport horse with a history that includes military use. Its endangered status is central to understanding the breed.
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Other sport horse breeds
Italian Trotter Italy Photo: Niora · Public domain 
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Murgese Italy Photo: BS Thurner Hof · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Neapolitan horse Italy Photo: Abraham van Diepenbeeck · Public domain 
Photo credits17 photographs on this page
- Salerno horse — Justlettersandnumbers · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file 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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