Scientific name Equus ferus caballus | Rank Breed | |
Other names Schwarzwälder Kaltblut; Black Forest cold blood Distinguishing features Similar Noriker, Ardennes horse, Sorraia, Breton horse, Jutland horse | ||
Black forest horses
The Black Forest Horse, also called the Black Forest cold blood or Schwarzwälder Kaltblut, is a rare draft horse breed originating in southern Germany.
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- Characteristics
- Breed history
- Uses
- References
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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 500 kg. 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.
References
Black Forest Horse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA