Samolaco horse
The Samolaco is a rare breed of horse originating from the Valchiavenna and Valtellina, in Lombardy, northern Italy. It takes its name from the town of Samolaco in the province of Sondrio.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Classification | breed of horse |
| Wikidata id | Q7410017 |
The Samolaco is a rare breed of horse originating from the Valchiavenna and Valtellina, in Lombardy, northern Italy. It takes its name from the town of Samolaco in the province of Sondrio. Gravely endangered, it is not among the fifteen indigenous horse "breeds of limited distribution" recognised by the AIA, the Italian breeders' association. The population was listed in DAD-IS as over 12 in 1994, and under 100 in 1998; one further example of the breed may have been identified during a television broadcast.
It originates in Italy. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q7410017.
Sources: Wikidata (Q7410017) ยท Wikipedia