Zanthe horse
The Zakynthos is a breed of generally black saddle and combined driving horses originating from the island of Zante, one of the Ionian Islands, in Greece. The origin of this breed is very recent, dating back to the 20th century.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Greece |
| Classification | horse breed from Greece |
| Wikidata id | Q56305240 |
The Zakynthos is a breed of generally black saddle and combined driving horses originating from the island of Zante, one of the Ionian Islands, in Greece. The origin of this breed is very recent, dating back to the 20th century. This breed is of Anglo-Arabian type and is genetically close to the Andravida. Genetic analysis shows that it has been crossed with the Thoroughbred. The Zakynthos may also be descended from the Nivernais-type Percheron. Its type remains unstable, and the breed has no official standards or identification documents.
It originates in Greece. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q56305240.
Sources: Wikidata (Q56305240) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)