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The Sarcidano Horse ((イタリア語:Cavallo del Sarcidano)) is a rare breed of semi-feral horse originating from the Altopiano del Sarcidano ("plateau of Sarcidano") in the comune of Laconi in the Oristano province of Sardinia, Italy. It is one of the fifteen indigenous horse "breeds of limited distribution" recognised by the AIA, the Italian breeders' association.〔 Although it should never exceed at the withers, it is officially termed a ''cavallo'' or horse, and not a pony. ==Characteristics== According to the breed standard,〔 a Sarcidano Horse may be black, bay, or grey; other coat colours are excluded from registration. The height range for males is , the girth and the cannon circumference ; for females the height measures , the girth and the cannon . Horses over at 30 months may not be registered. The head is rather heavy and roughly set on, the profile straight, the ears mobile and the eyes and nostrils large. The neck is muscular, the mane thick. The shoulder is fairly straight, the withers high and the croup short but muscular. The legs are short, strong and reasonably well conformed, the joints are broad, the hooves are strong but tend to be cylindrical. The action is lively and sure-footed. The Sarcidano Horse has a lively and responsive nature, and adapts well to equestrian uses; it is frugal and resistant. Supernumerary premolars are frequently present on both sides of the upper jaw. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sarcidano horse」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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