Jinzhou Horse
Country of Origin: China
Intro
The Jinzhou was developed in Jin Country, which is in the southern region of Liaodong peninsula of China.
Origins
Local horses have almost always been of Mongolian blood until the early 20th century when the Japanese brought Hackney, Anglo-Norman & Orlov Trotters among other breeds to cross with local animals. Later Percheron was introduced to create a more robust animal for war purposes.
In 1948 the local government selected 27 stallions from local farms to create larger breeding programs.
Features
Average height 14 hands
Physique
Head is medium in size & sometimes ram-headed
Neck is high & arched
Back is short & strong
Chest is deep
Legs are dry & clean
Traditional Colors
Use
Draft horse
Riding horse
Improving other breeds
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