Intro
Also called Croatian Hladnokrvnjak, Hrvatski Hladnokrvnjak and Croatian Coldblood, the Hladnokrvnjak comes from the northwest and fairly common in Croatia.
Origins
They are a large draft type horse, bred for heavy agriculture work and meat production. Created by breeding warmblood mares with imported studs early in the 19th century. Due to environmental factors, different studs tended to produce different types, base on localized needs. Sadly as the 20th century eliminated the need for animals in agriculture the main reason they are bred is meat and milk production.
Features
Average height 16 – 17 hands
Physique
Head is large and wide
Back is long with well sprung ribs
Chest is broad and deep
Legs are strong and moderately feathered
Traditional Colors
Solid colors
Use
Meat and Milk production
Riding horse
Logging
Agriculture