Estonia Category

Breeds of horse found in Estonia, a nation in Northern Europe that borders the Baltic Sea. Home to a small handful of robust northern breeds, shaped by local needs.

Tori Horse

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Also called the Tory, Toric and the Toriiskaya, the Tori was developed at the at the Tori Stud in Estonia early in the 20th century as a utility horse using Klepper and European halfbred animals.
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Estonian Native Horse

Intro

Also called the Klepper, the Estonian Native is one of the few remaining breeds in this area that has effectively resisted the effects of cross breeding and retained the characteristics of a northern horse.
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Estonian Heavy Draft Horse

Intro

Also called Eesti raskeveohobune and Estonian Arden, the Estonian Draft was created with the goal of developing a tough work horse who was easy to keep, even tempered and quick to move. This developing breed was established to meet a growing need for larger horses.
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