Esperia Pony

Summary

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]

Pony dell'Esperia
Esperia pair in harness at Fieracavalli, Verona
Country of originItaly, native to Lazio region
Breed standards
  • Associzione Italiana Allevatori
Driven five-in-hand at Fieracavalli

References edit

  1. ^ Pony di Esperia (in Italian). Associazione Italiana Allevatori. Archived 30 April 2011.
  2. ^ Il Registro Anagrafico delle razze Equine ed Asinine a limitata diffusione (in Italian). Associazione Italiana Allevatori. Archived 2 June 2011.

External links edit

  • Esperia Horses – Documentary