Giara Pony

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Country Italy, I
Location plateau of Giara - Sardinia south central, Sa Jara Manna
Species Horse
Synonyms Cavallo della Giara
Management feral
Population size 600
Morphology bay, chestnut, black horse - Strong temperament: rustic and frugal with strong ability to settle in unfavorable conditions. height at withers Males 125 to 135 cm Females 115 to 130 cm
History Dating probably from the the Phoenician-Carthaginian period, exact history is unknown.
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Cavallo della Giara

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Author: Ruiu Domenico , http://www.sardegnadigitallibrary.it/index.php?xsl=626&id=13811
 

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