Their ancestors were farm horses. When tractors took over the work, some were released to roam free. Today's horses on the Krug plateau were born in the wild!
📍 Western Herzegovina
Livno
Wild horses
Livno lies in the southwest of Bosnia and Herzegovina, near the broad Krug plateau. The area is known for its wild horses: their ancestors worked on farms, while today's herds roam the pastures freely. Find Livno on the map and imagine how much room the horses have to gallop.
Find it on the map
Look closely at the map
Wild horses of the Krug plateau
Count the horses in the drawing! Their ancestors worked on Livno farms. When tractors took over, some were released to live freely. Today's horses on the Krug plateau were born in the wild.
✨ Little discoveries
Fun facts about Livno
These horses have never known a saddle, plough, or cart. Their everyday life is pastures, water, and the company of other horses.
The Krug plateau covers about 150 square kilometres - that's like more than 20,000 football pitches! Imagine all that room to gallop.
As they look for water, the horses move around the plateau. They may gather in smaller herds, or you might spot just one or two.
⛰️ Nature nearby
Rivers, mountains and hills near Livno
Rivers
Bistrica River 
Šturba River Mountains and hills
Cincar Mountain 
Kamešnica Mountain 
Tušnica Mountain Can you solve the map clue?
Where can you look for a herd of wild horses on a high plain?
Sources: Livanjski divlji konji - Turistička zajednica Livanjskog kantona · Visit B&H - Livno i divlji konji
📚 From the ABC Djeca blog