San Fratello (horse)

Infobox Horse
name= San Fratello


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The San Fratello is an Italian light horse breed that originated in Sicily. They are a hardy breed that is used for riding, packing, and light draft work.

History

The San Fratello comes from the Nebrodi mountains in the provice of Messina in Sicily. Their native habitat has developed them into a strong, powerful breed known for their endurance.

The breed has received infusions of Anglo-Arab, Spanish Anglo-Arab, Salerno (horse) and Nonius blood, although it has remained surprisingly true to type, and resembles no other breed so much as its fellow Italian Maremmana. Breeding stock is carefully selected for propagation of the breed, and most colts are trained young as pack horsescite book
last = Bongianni
first = Maurizio
title = Simon & Schuster's Guide to Horses and Ponies
publisher = Simon & Schuster, Inc.
date = 1988
pages = p. 29
isbn = 0671660683] .

Breed Characteristics

The San Fratello usually stands between 15 and 16 hands high, and weighs between 1,100 and 1,300 lbs. They are always black or bay. They are muscular, well-built horses that are hardy and frugal.

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