Intro
The Banat was a moderately large-framed quality riding horse which was used for draft and pulling power. They were similar to what we consider a heavy warmblood today. This breed is now extinct.
Origins
This breed was a large light horse from the Timus Plateau of Romania. They were developed by crossing the Nonius, Noric, Ardennes, Oldenburg and Lipitsa. They became an important animal to the local people and were used primarily for agricultural work.
Unfortunately, with the emergence of modernization techniques for farming, the Banat, among other draft type animals fell into extinction. According to the DAD-IS the breed was extinct as of 1920, which is the last and only year population data was provided for them.
Features
Average height 15.7 hands
Mane and tail hair was not thick
Physique
With the influence of so many breeds, a standard was never agreed upon.
Marked withers
Crop is inclined
Legs are thin
Traditional Colors
Generally chestnut, bay or brown
The color of its coat was chestnut or bay. The hair of its mane and tail was not very thick. White markings on the head and limbs were possible.
Temperament
Tractable and willing
Use
Agriculture work