Esperia Pony
Appearance
![]() Esperia pair in harness at Fieracavalli, Verona | |
Country of origin | Italy, native to Lazio region |
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Breed standards | |
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The Esperia Pony (Italian: Pony dell'Esperia or Pony di Esperia) is a breed of pony originating in the area of the Aurunci Mountains and Ausoni Mountains near Esperia in the province of Frosinone, in the Lazio region of Italy.[1] It is one of the fifteen indigenous horse "breeds of limited distribution" recognised by the AIA, the Italian breeders' association. It is the only Italian breed to be officially denominated a pony.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Pony di Esperia (in Italian). Associazione Italiana Allevatori. Archived 30 April 2011.
- ^ Il Registro Anagrafico delle razze Equine ed Asinine a limitata diffusione (in Italian). Associazione Italiana Allevatori. Archived 2 June 2011.
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