Salernitano

Salernitano
At Fieracavalli, Verona, in 2014
Conservation statusFAO (2007): endangered: 71 
Other namesSalerno horse
Country of originItaly
Distribution
Use
Traits
Height
    • Male: 158 cm at 42 months: 140 
    • Female: 150 cm at 42 months: 140 
Colour
Breed standards

The Salernitano is an endangered Italian breed of horse. It originates from the floodplain of the Sele river, in the province of Salerno in southern Italy.: 499  It was formerly used as a military horse, but in the twentieth century became principally a sport horse.: 139 

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