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Sarcidano horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Origin
- Italy
About the Sarcidano horse
Sarcidano horse is a rare Italian breed of semi-feral horse from Sardinia. It originates on the Altopiano del Sarcidano, in the comune of Laconi, within Oristano Province. The breed’s setting is the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, and Italy is listed as its origin. The background identifies Sarcidano as one of fifteen indigenous horse breeds of limited distribution recognised by the AIA, the Italian breeders’ association. This entry therefore describes a horse with a specific Sardinian locality, a semi-feral status and limited distribution. It belongs to the horse family and species. The Italian name given for the breed is Cavallo del Sarcidano. These geographic and classification details distinguish the entry without adding claims about appearance, handling or use.
What stands out
- Rare Italian horse breed
- Semi-feral status is identified
- Specific Sardinian origin is provided
- Recognised as limited distribution by AIA
Worth knowing
- Distribution is described as limited
- Origin is tied to a specific Sardinian area
Who it suits
It suits readers interested in rare Italian horses and breeds associated with Sardinia. It may also help readers researching indigenous horses of limited distribution recognised by the AIA.
In short
Sarcidano horse is a rare, semi-feral breed rooted in Sardinia, Italy. Its entry highlights a precise local origin and recognition among indigenous breeds of limited distribution.
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Bardigiano Italy Photo: Fioravante Patrone · CC BY 3.0 
Photo credits8 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
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