Esperia Pony

Pony dell'Esperia

Esperia pair in harness at Fieracavalli, Verona
Country of origin	Italy, native to Lazio region
Breed standards
Associzione Italiana Allevatori	Breed standards
Equus ferus caballus

Driven five-in-hand at Fieracavalli

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

External links

• Esperia Horses - Documentary

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