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| Other names | Giara pony Horse of the Giara |
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| Country of origin | Italy, native to island of Sardinia |
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The Giara horse (Sardinian: Cuaddeddu de sa Jara, Italian: Cavallino della Giara) is a horse breed native to the island of Sardinia. It is one of the fifteen indigenous horse "breeds of limited distribution" recognised by the AIA, the Italian breeders' association.[1] While of small size due to the hostile environment in which it lives, and sometimes called a "pony," it is considered a true horse.[2]
- ^ "Il Registro Anagrafico delle Popolazioni Equine Riconducibili a Gruppi Etnici Locali". Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-06-01.
- ^ "Cavallino della Giara" Sardegna Agricoltura. IL SISTEMA AGRICOLO DELLA SARDEGNA. (official Sardinian Regional Administration page)(Italian) Accessed web page 12 March 2011