Crete
Riding / leisure horsesDraught / work equinesclinically relevant1 cited sources
Breed facts
- Country of origin
- Greece
- Clinical relevance
- Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.
- As harvested
- Crete, Greece (Horse)
- Also known as
- Messara
Definition
Breed information: 2001: Source of data: Ministry of Agriculture In 2003, this breed is at risk. Specific uses: The Crete horse is used for transport less and less. The number of horses used for riding and racing is increasing.