Siciliano indigeno
The Siciliano Indigeno or Cavallo Siciliano is an Italian breed of light riding horse native to the Mediterranean island of Sicily in southern Italy. It derives from cross-breeding of local mares with stallions of Oriental and North African type.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q1405325 |
The Siciliano Indigeno or Cavallo Siciliano is an Italian breed of light riding horse native to the Mediterranean island of Sicily in southern Italy. It derives from cross-breeding of local mares with stallions of Oriental and North African type. In the twentieth century there was substantial intromission of Thoroughbred and Anglo-Arab blood, resulting in a marked increase in average height.
It originates in Italy. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q1405325.
Sources: Wikidata (Q1405325) ยท Wikipedia