Murgese — size comparison

The Murgese comes from Apulia’s limestone Murge plateau. It has a broad forehead, straight or slightly convex profile, deep chest and strong, muscular body. Har

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Height

Ground withersReference values · details in the profiles

Murgese

ANAMF · Italian Murgese studbook

162 cmAdult stallion
at the withers
Mass
approx. 450–600 kgZakres rasy
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
MurgeseHeight at withers162 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

162–162 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Murgese — size comparison — facts and sources

The Murgese comes from Apulia’s limestone Murge plateau. It has a broad forehead, straight or slightly convex profile, deep chest and strong, muscular body. Hard hooves with black horn are characteristic. Modern horses serve riding, driving, trekking and dressage.

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