Esperia Pony

Pony dell'Esperia
Esperia pair in harness at Fieracavalli, Verona
Country of originItaly, native to Lazio region
Breed standards
Driven five-in-hand at Fieracavalli

The Esperia Pony (Italian: Pony dell'Esperia or Pony di Esperia) is a breed of pony originating in the area of the Aurunci Mountains and Ausoni Mountains near Esperia in the province of Frosinone, in the Lazio region of Italy.[1] It is one of the fifteen indigenous horse "breeds of limited distribution" recognised by the AIA, the Italian breeders' association. It is the only Italian breed to be officially denominated a pony.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference aia was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference aia2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).