Corsican horse
The Corsican is a breed of small domestic horse indigenous to the Mediterranean island of Corsica, off the coast of south-eastern France. The breed was officially recognised in February 2012, more than thirty years after the process was begun.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | France |
| Classification | horse race unique to the island of Corsica |
| Wikidata id | Q2962916 |
The Corsican is a breed of small domestic horse indigenous to the Mediterranean island of Corsica, off the coast of south-eastern France. The breed was officially recognised in February 2012, more than thirty years after the process was begun. The stud-book is kept by a breeders' association, the Association Nationale de Race U Cavallu Corsu. The total population in the island is estimated at 1000. Since the stud-book was established in 2012, about 100 animals have been registered.
It originates in France. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2962916.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2962916) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)