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Origin:
The Calabrese Horse (Cavallo Calabrese) is an indigenous breed originating from the mountainous region of Calabria, in southern Italy. Its cradle lies between the Aspromonte and Sila massifs, in an environment characterized by rocky terrain, narrow valleys, and a hot Mediterranean climate.
Historically, this breed resulted from ancient crossbreeding between local horses and Oriental breeds (notably Arabian and Andalusian), introduced into southern Italy through invasions and Mediterranean trade exchanges. It was long used as a war horse and in cavalry, due to its agility and hardiness, and later as a riding horse and for light carriage work in rural Calabria.
Today, the Calabrese stands as an equine and cultural heritage of the region, still associated with the military and popular traditions of southern Italy.
Height: 150 – 165 cm
Weight: 400 – 500 kg
Origin:
The Hungarian Half-bred, known in Hungarian as Magyar félvér, originates from Hungary, in the heart of the Carpathian Basin.
Its development dates back to the 19th century, within the great state studs of Mezőhegyes, Bábolna and Kisbér, where horse breeding held a strategic role in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Hungarian breeders then carried out selective crossings between:
The aim was to create a cavalry and sport horse, combining elegance, endurance, and strength, suitable both for war, light agricultural work, and leisure riding.
After the Second World War, the breed was officially organized, and its stud-book was established in 1995 to preserve this genetic heritage.
Height: 155 – 165 cm
Weight: 450 – 550 kg
