Intro
Also called the Rhineland Heavy Draft & the 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 & small
Neck is short & strong
Body is compact & deep
Hindquarters are heavily muscled
Legs are short & strong with light feathering
Traditional Colors
chestnut | grey | bay | black | roan
Temperament
Docile & willing
Use
Heavy draft
Agriculture & forestry
Driving