List of Italian horse breeds

This is a list of some of the breeds of horse considered in Italy to be wholly or partly of Italian origin. Some may have complex or obscure histories, so inclusion here does not necessarily imply that a breed is predominantly or exclusively Italian.

Horse breeding in Italy is overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests. There is a long history of the horse in Italy.

Local name(s)English name if usedNotesImage
Anglo-Arabo SardoSardinian Anglo-Arab
  • Avelignese
  • Avelignese Tradizionale
Calabrese
Cavallino della GiaraGiara
  • Cavallo Agricolo Italiano da Tiro Pesante Rapido
  • TPR
Italian Heavy Draft
  • Cavallo Appenninico
  • Appenninico
Cavallo del Delta
Cavallo di CatriaCatria
Cavallo Romano della Maremma Laziale
  • Pony di Esperia
  • Cavallino di Esperia
Esperia Pony
Haflinger
Lipizzano:119Lipizzaner
Murgese
Napoletano
Persano
Purosangue Orientale
Salernitano
Samolaco
Sanfratellano
Sarcidano
Sella Italiano
Tolfetano
Trottatore ItalianoItalian Trotter