A docile temperament and excellent learning ability

Murgese horses are extremely docile. They are not likely to make use of defences as they get used to saddles and harnesses with the greatest of ease. They lend themselves to being used for equestrian tourism and cross-country riding because of these qualities. Another important characteristic, along with obedience, is the ability to learn which makes them qualified for the complicated exercises of the haute cole, steeple chasing and physiotherapy. Thanks to the ease with which they can be trained and their good character, they are used, among a great many things, for shows using horses. (Nando Orfei used them many times for saddle acrobatics).

High degree of rusticity and stamina  

The Murgia climate, with its particularly harsh winters due to being exposed to the icy winds coming down from the Carpatians and the Balkans, and extremely hot summers, during which the whole area takes on semi-desert characteristics, have given this breed the great roughness that distinguishes it. It should be recalled that they are raised on open ranges, generally without any shelter. They also have great resistance to diseases: organic disorders such as heaves and intestinal diseases are almost unknown among these horses. The rugged skeletons and muscles are accompanied by a tough and thick epidermis which plays an important role in protection against insect bites and thorny vegetation.
The Murgese horse is likewise a superb grazer and makes the most of poor pastures, especially in the mountains.
It should also be pointed out that the Forestry Service of the State uses these horses for service all over Italy