Murgese

Murgese
	A young stallion
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk; DAD-IS (2023): at risk/vulnerable;
Other names	Cavallo Murgese; Cavallo delle Murge;
Country of origin	Italy
Standard	Associazione Nazionale Allevatori del Cavallo delle Murge e dell'Asino di Martina Franca (in Italian)
Use	riding
Traits
Height	Male: 155–168 cm; Female: 150–162 cm;
	Equus ferus caballus;

The Murgese is an Italian breed of riding horse. It is named for its area of origin, the plateau of Le Murge in southern Italy, most of which lies in the region of Puglia. It was formerly used as an agricultural or military horse; selection for a lighter type more suitable for riding began in the second half of the twentieth century.^[4]^: 124

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Traits
A young stallion
Conservation status	FAO (2007): not at risk^[1]^: 70 DAD-IS (2023): at risk/vulnerable^[2]
Other names	Cavallo Murgese Cavallo delle Murge
Country of origin	Italy
Standard	Associazione Nazionale Allevatori del Cavallo delle Murge e dell'Asino di Martina Franca (in Italian)
Use	riding
Height	Male: 155–168 cm^[3]^: 114 Female: 150–162 cm^[3]^: 114
Equus ferus caballus