We’re heading to another country of the world and the fascinating horse breeds its given rise to. It’s interesting to look at each breed in the context of their origins, and today it’s all about breeds from Croatia.
Small But Diverse
Croatia isn’t a large country, but it is an incredibly geographically diverse one for its size. Traditionally horses have been bred primarily for agriculture and meat production so breeds from this country tend to be heavier in build. As the 20th century progressed and agriculture became more mechanized the numbers of the Croatian breeds began to decline.
Of Historical Importance
No longer needed for their intended purpose, many draft breeds face a similar fate, especially in countries where governmental interests lie elsewhere. Hopefully the breeders will be able to continue their work and keep these lovely large animals alive.
Croatian Horse Breeds
Horses of the World
There is a whole worlds worth of countries to visit, so be sure to keep yourself updated. Please let me know in the comments below if I’m missing any horses of Croatia & check back next week for the breeds of Cuba.
i love horses, my parents come from croatia
I’m from Croatia….and all I can say that we use our horses not for meat or milk but for love of this animals, and love for all horses….