Salernitano

For the race horse, see Salerno (horse).
Salernitano
At Fieracavalli, Verona, in 2014
Conservation statusFAO (2007): endangered[1]: 71 
Other namesSalerno horse
Country of originItaly
Distribution
Use
Traits
Height
    • Male: 158 cm at 42 months[2]: 140 
    • Female: 150 cm at 42 months[2]: 140 
Colour
Breed standards
At Fieracavalli, Verona, 2014

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.[3]: 499 [4] It was formerly used as a military horse, but in the twentieth century became principally a sport horse.[2]: 139 

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