Black Forest Horse

Black Forest Horse
	Black Forest Horses
Other names	Schwarzwälder Kaltblut; Black Forest cold blood
Country of origin	Germany
Traits
Distinguishing features	Small to medium-sized draft horse breed, has a dark coat with flaxen mane and tail.
	Equus ferus caballus;

The Black Forest Horse

The Black Forest Horse, also called the Black Forest cold blood or Schwarzwälder Kaltblut, is a rare draft horse breed originating in southern Germany.^[1]

Characteristics

Features of the Black Forest Horse include a dark chestnut coat with a flaxen mane and tail, a short head, strong neck, well laid back shoulders, wide croup (hindquarters) and expansive gaits. It stands from 14.2 to 15.3 hands (58 to 63 inches, 147 to 160 cm) and weighs approximately 650 kg.^[1] It has very strong hooves and joints.

Breed history

Developed in Germany, today a major center of breeding is the Marbach stud.

Uses

Black Forest Horses were originally used for work in the forest and pulling carriages and carts. They are good-natured and gentle and recently have become popular riding horses.^[1]

References

1 2 3 "Black Forest Horse". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 10 November 2010.

External links

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[OSU-1] 1 2 3 "Black Forest Horse". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 10 November 2010.