Giara horse
The Giara horse 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.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Classification | breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q1522758 |
The Giara horse 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. While of small size due to the hostile environment in which it lives, and sometimes called a "pony," it is considered a true horse.
It originates in Italy. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1522758.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1522758) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)