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Horse breeds from Belgium

Zangersheide Horse

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Origins

The Zangersheide comes from the studfarm in Zangersheide, Belgium and was established in the early 1970’s to breed quality showjumping horses. By 1992 a studbook was created specifically for animals with natural jumping ability.
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Belgian Warmblood Horse

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Intro

Over the last 50 years the Belgian registry has been producing a solid stock of some of the finest jumping horses in the world. Standing down only to some of the breeds who had influence in their bloodlines.
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Intro

Also called a Belgian Halfblood, the Belgian Sport Horse is a breed solely developed for use as a sport animal in competition.
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Belgian Draft Horse

Intro

Also known as the Belgian Heavy Horse, Brabançon or Brabant, the Belgian Draft is not only one of the strongest draft breeds, but this breed has also held the world record for the tallest & the largest horses in the world.
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Intro

Originated in the Ardennes Mountains bordering Belgium & France but distinctly different from both the French & Swedish version of the breed.
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Ardennes Horse

Intro

The Ardennes type draft horse is one of the basic foundations of all heavy draft breeds that exist today & they are a true cold-blooded breed.
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