The Ventasso horse (Italian: Cavallo del Ventasso) is a rare breed of horse originating from the upper Val d'Enza valley in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
The Ventasso horse breed was formed in the 1960s through the crossing of a Lipizzaner stallion with Maremmano mares.
It is one of several indigenous horse breeds of "limited distribution" recognised by the AIA, the Italian Breeders Association, and takes its name from the mountain Monte Ventasso [it].
[1] The Ventasso has a straight profile and a muscular, medium-length neck.
Spotted colorations and excess white socks are disqualifying faults.