Murgese
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.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Classification | breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q1953691 |
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.
It originates in Italy. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1953691.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1953691) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)