The Maremmana horse
The Maremmana, or Maremmano (this is the name under which the most information can be found on the Internet) or Maremme horse, originating from the Maremma region of Tuscany, is probably the result of crossing Norfolk Roadsters and Neapolitans with local mares. It has been improved with infusions of Italian Thoroughbred blood but has lost some of its hardiness. Crossbred with Franches-Montagnes, it gave rise to the Catria horse.
Caractère et aptitudes du cheval
This horse is calm, robust, enduring, and active. It has a talent for jumping.
Utilisations du cheval
It is used for agricultural work, as a mount for herdsmen (in fact, the butteri, farmers from a specific region of Italy, have often chosen it as their preferred mount) and for light draught work. It was also used by the Italian mounted police. It is also a popular saddle horse.
Morphologie du cheval
Long, slightly heavy head. Convex profile. Proportioned, muscular neck. High withers. Powerful, sloping shoulders. Broad fore chest. Broad chest. Short back and loins. Croup muscular, oblique. Strong, robust limbs. Clean joints. Well made hoof, resistant horn. Coat: all simple colors. Size: 1.60 to 1.70 m.
