Dutch Draft Horse

Dutch Draft Horse

Intro

Similar in build to the Belgian Draft, the Dutch Draft was created using their 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 & lively
Chest is strongly muscled
Hindquarters are large and well built
Legs are stocky & muscular
Feet are solid & sound

Traditional Colors

chestnut | grey | bay | black

Temperament

Exceptionally quiet disposition

Dutch Draft Horse Products

Use

Heavy farming work

Video

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