Intro
Also called Rhineland Heavy Draft and Rhenish Cold Blood, the German Cold Blood horse is less than a century old and their numbers are rapidly declining.
Origins
Their bloodlines began late 19th, early 20th century and was mainly Belgian Draft with a combination of draft animals from neighboring countries.
Features
Average height 16 – 17 hands
Physique
Head is plain and small
Neck is short and strong
Body is compact and deep
Hindquarters are heavily muscled
Legs are short and strong with light feathering
Traditional Colors
chestnut | grey | bay | black | roan
Temperament
Docile and willing
Use
Heavy draft
Agriculture and forestry
Driving