Intro
A wild breed of horse, the Emscherbrücher was originally documented in the mid 14th century and survived along the banks of the Emscher River (from which they take their name) until the mid 19th century.
Origins
Declared extinct in the 1840s, the last wild herds formed the base of the Dulmen pony. They were a small, robust horse and often resistant to disease.
Features
Average height 13.3 hands
Mane and tail hair are thin
Physique
Head is large, with a straight profile
Ears are short
Neck is short and stout
Body is short
Legs are short and thin
Hooves are small
Traditional Colors
Generally chestnut, bay or brown.
Temperament
Wild horses
Spirited and stubborn
Use
Light agricultural work
Mining
Transportation