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MARTINA FRANCA DONKEY |
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In the territory of Martina Franca there is a
famous breed of donkeys, that the experts consider of great
value. Martina donkeys derive from catalan donkeys, brought to
Puglia at the time of the Italian rule. This donkey is also
called morello, because it has a dark coat, while its mouth and
inside the legs it is grey. Martina donkey is tall and well
built and it has good nerves. Those donkeys were used to carry
cargoes by alpine troops, because they adapted themselves to the
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Martina Franca donkey- (web) |
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He breed of Martina donkey takes place in
Russoli Masseria and it is operated by the State Forest Rangers.
This is one of the most important farms of Puglia. Here you can
find some of the best donkey patterns of the world.
If you want to see them, you should call the Forest Ranger at
the number: 080 4306471 |
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DISTANCES- Russoli Masseria is
about 9 km away from Martina, on the way to Taranto or Crispiano. |
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THE MURGESE HORSE |
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The Murgese horse- (web) |
In the Murgia of trulli, that spreads out
among the provinces of Bari, Brindisi and Taranto, there is a
breed of horses, carefully selected, called Murgese horses.
The origins of this horses date back to the XV and XIX century
and they have Spanish, Napolitan, Berber and Arab ancestors. The
Murgese horses have a blackish, irony grey or very dark brown
coat and they have great rusticity and a powerful fine
appearance, because they are grown in a wild state in the ranges.
These horses, that belong to the big Napolitan thoroughbred,
were the gem of the Dukes of Martina and they were exported all
over the world. The Murgese horse has a well-balanced nature and
it is suitable for both beginners and experts in horse riding. |
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hese horses, that belong to the big Napolitan
thoroughbred, were the gem of the Dukes of Martina and they were
exported all over the world. The Murgese horse has a
well-balanced nature and it is suitable for both beginners and
experts in horse riding.You can see some of C horses at
Masseria Galeone Horse Riding Centre, that is the seat of the
State Forest Ranger.
If you want to see them, you should call the Forest Ranger at
the number: 080 4306471 |
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DISTANCES-
This masseria is on the way to Noci, about 13 km far away. |
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Anna Marangi |
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