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Esperia pair in harness at Fieracavalli, Verona
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Country of origin | Italy, native to Lazio region |
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The Esperia Pony (Italian: Pony dell'EsperiaorPony 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]
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These are the horse breeds considered in Italy to be wholly or partly of Italian origin. | |
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