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User Login Email: Password:    » Forgot Password?  » New Member Sign Up Visitors Online: Today's Visits: Yesterday's Visits: Horses Menu Home Horses For Sale Welcome to Bardigiano ! You are here: Terrific-Horses.com > Horse Breeds > Bardigiano Book Search: Bardigiano Description The Bardigiano originated in Venetia, Italy in the mountainous region of Tuscany to the south. It is believed that this breed is derived from Norcum, a vassal province of the Roman Empire. In Norcum the ancient breed of horse was known as Abellinum to the Romans and is represented today by the Haflinger and its closely related neighbor the Avelignese. The Bardiagiano has a distinct connection with the Avelignese. There is also mention of the Bardiagiano being linked with the Asturcon ponies and the Exmoor ponies, as they are similar in appearance. Modern Bardigiano today are primarily in the highlands of the northern Appenines, which lie between Venetia and Tuscany.The Bardigiano is a working mountain pony much like the Haflinger and the Avelignese. These ponies are made for work in the high altitudes on rough, steep terrain. The Bardigiano are sure-footed and quick moving and are able to carry a packsaddle and do light draft work. This mountainous environment that the Bardigiano lives and works in contributes significantly to the breed’s character and physique. Google Ads

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