For the dog breed see Maremma Sheepdog; for the Maremmana breed of cattle see Maremmana. The Maremmano is a breed of horse originating in the Maremma area of Tuscany and Lazio in Italy. Traditionally a hardy working horse used by the Butteri for livestock management it is today principally a saddle horse. Extensive crossing with Thoroughbred and other breeds has led to a more athletic type the Maremmano migliorato or Improved Maremmano.