Salernitano

For the race horse, see Salerno (horse).
Salernitano
At Fieracavalli, Verona, in 2014
Conservation statusFAO (2007): endangered
Other namesSalerno horse
Country of originItaly
Distribution
Use
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Height
    • Male: 158 cm at 42 months
    • Female: 150 cm at 42 months
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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. It was formerly used as a military horse, but in the twentieth century became principally a sport horse.

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