Intro
The Ban-ei horse is a blend of Percheron, Belgian & Breton blood, specifically bred in Japan for a unique type of horse racing.
Origins
Draft racing or ban-ei keiba is a race in which a draft horse pulls a heavy sleigh over hills for a total of 200 meters. The weight of the sled is the handicap, varying based on the age & track record of each animal.
There was once four draft racetracks in Japan, Iwamizawa, Kitami, Obihiro & Asahikawa. Today the Obihiro is the only remaining track & most of the horses are bred nearby in Hokkaido. Racing has been a tradition on Hokkaido since the regain was first inhabited.
Percheron & Brenton stallions are imported every year to contribute & enhance these bloodlines.
Features
14.3 – 16.1
Physique
Because of the amount of bloodline mixing there is a great deal of variation in the confirmation of the Ban-ei horses.
Traditional Colors
Solid colors
Temperament
Strong & docile
Use
Racing horses
Agriculture work