Rare Greek Island Horse Breed Needs Help to Survive

A rare and endangered breed of horse, indigenous in Greece since antiquity, is under threat following a difficult year.

The endangered Skyrian horse is one of the rarest horse breeds in the world with an estimated 260 left in Greece. Most of the horses, 187 to be exact, live on the Aegean island of Skyros.

But after a challenging year that included intense heat, heavy rainfall and strong winds, the horses are facing a difficult winter.

A group of volunteers that work tirelessly to look after the horses has set up a crowdfunding campaign to help raise much needed funds.

“It has been a challenging year for so many, and like numerous other animal conservation and welfare projects, the pandemic has affected our income,” Amanda Simpson from the Skyros Island Horse Trust told The Pappas Post. “Unfortunately our project has also been affected by changing weather patterns too.”

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Written by The Pappas Post