Photo: Andreas Alexandris · CC BY 3.0 horse breed · 671 on Animalso
Zanthe horse
- Animal
- Horse
- Origin
- Greece
- Height
- 1.45 cm
About the Zanthe horse
The Zakynthos, also referred to in its description as the Zanthe horse, is a Greek breed originating on the island of Zante in the Ionian Islands. It is generally black and used for saddle riding and combined driving. Its listed height is 1.45. The breed is of Anglo-Arabian type and is genetically close to the Andravida; genetic analysis indicates Thoroughbred crossing. It may also descend from the Nivernais-type Percheron. The breed’s origin dates to the 20th century, and its type remains unstable. It has no official standards or identification documents. These points describe a horse with a recent origin and several stated lineage connections, while also noting that its type has not settled into official standards.
What stands out
- Originates from the island of Zante in Greece
- Used for saddle and combined driving
- Generally black
Worth knowing
- Type remains unstable
- Has no official standards or identification documents
Who it suits
The Zakynthos may interest readers exploring Greek horse breeds, particularly those interested in saddle and combined driving horses or breed lineage.
In short
The Zakynthos is described as a generally black Greek saddle and combined driving horse with several lineage connections. Its unstable type and lack of official standards or identification documents are important considerations.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Zanthe horse — Andreas Alexandris · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Arravani — Pottok · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Axios horses — Lia Papadranga · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Lesbos horse — Ronald Saunders · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
- Messara — Tsaag Valren · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Pindos Pony — Natalia · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- Rhodos pony — TealRadula · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Rodope horse — Odysseas031 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Skyros Pony — Andrew Frey-Lempicki · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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