Siciliano Indigeno
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The Siciliano Indigeno or Cavallo Siciliano is an Italian breed of light riding horse native to the Mediterranean island of Sicily in southern Italy. It derives from cross-breeding of local mares with stallions of Oriental and North African type. In the twentieth century there was substantial intromission of Thoroughbred and Anglo-Arab blood, resulting in a marked increase in average height.[3]: 503 [4]: 147
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Country of origin | Italy |
Distribution | Sicily |
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It was officially recognised as a breed in 2024.[5][6] It is one of three Sicilian horse breeds, the others being the Purosangue Orientale and the Sanfratellano.