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German Cold-Blooded Horse

Country of Origin: Germany

German Cold-Blooded Horse

Intro

Also called the Rhineland Heavy Draft & the Rhenish Cold Blood, the German Cold Blood horse is less than a century old and their numbers are rapidly declining.

Origins

Their bloodlines began late 19th, early 20th century and was mainly Belgian Draft with a combination of draft animals from neighboring countries.

Features

Average height 16 – 17 hands

Physique

Head is plain & small
Neck is short & strong
Body is compact & deep
Hindquarters are heavily muscled
Legs are short & strong with light feathering

Traditional Colors

chestnut | grey | bay | black | roan

Temperament

Docile & willing

Use

Heavy draft
Agriculture & forestry
Driving

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