German Cold-Blooded Horse

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

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