Pentro horse
The Pentro or Cavallo Pentro is an endangered Italian breed of small rustic horse. It originates in the upper valley of the Volturno in the southern Italian region of Molise, close to its borders with Abruzzo, Campania and Lazio, and takes its name from the ancient Samnite tribe of the Pentri, who lived in that area.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Classification | breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q2962933 |
The Pentro or Cavallo Pentro is an endangered Italian breed of small rustic horse. It originates in the upper valley of the Volturno in the southern Italian region of Molise, close to its borders with Abruzzo, Campania and Lazio, and takes its name from the ancient Samnite tribe of the Pentri, who lived in that area. The population is concentrated in the comune of Montenero Val Cocchiara in the province of Isernia. It is one of the fifteen indigenous horse "breeds of limited distribution" recognised by the Associazione Italiana Allevatori, the Italian breeders' association.
It originates in Italy. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2962933.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2962933) ยท Wikipedia