Intro
Similar in build to the Belgian Draft, the Nederlands Trekpaard, Zeeuwse Paard or Dutch Drafts were created using Belgian blood, along with the lineage of Zeeland and Ardennes animals.
Origins
The Royal Society of the Dutch Draft Horse was formed in 1914 and the purpose was to breed a massive horse with a strong build. Today this is the heaviest of all the Dutch breeds. Unfortunately, like the other draft breeds, the advent of mechanization has quieted their demand and caused a decline in their numbers.
Features
Average height 16 hands
Lively for their size
Physique
Head has straight profile
Ears are short and lively
Chest is strongly muscled
Hindquarters are large and well built
Legs are stocky and muscular
Feet are solid and sound
Traditional Colors
Temperament
Exceptionally quiet disposition
Use
Heavy farming work
Helpful Links
Koninklijke Vereniging Het Nederlandse Trekpaard en De Haflinger (KVTH),
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