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Origin:
The Furioso-North Star is a Hungarian breed created in the 19th century at the historic stud farm of Mezőhegyes, located in the Pannonian Plain. Founded in 1784 by Emperor Joseph II, the stud farm’s mission was to produce military and carriage horses for the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The breed originates from the crossbreeding of two foundation Thoroughbred stallions:
By combining these two bloodlines, Hungarian breeders created a versatile horse, suitable for prestigious carriage driving, light agricultural work, and military service.
The Furioso-North Star thus reflects Hungary’s desire to develop a national horse that was performant, elegant, and robust, while preserving a deeply rooted Magyar equestrian identity.
Height: 155 – 170 cm
Weight: 500 – 600 kg
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
