Intro
Also called the Mur Island Medjimurski, Murakoz and the Murakosi, the Mura was once quite a popular working horse in Hungary, however today their numbers are very low.
Origins
Developed around the start of the 20th century primarily in southern Hungary near the river Mura. Created by crossing native Hungarian mares with Percheron, Ardennais, Noriker and Hungarian Half-bred stallions.
The second World War was particularly hard on this breed and their numbers becomes dangerously low. Belgian Ardennes stallions were introduced in an attempt to preserve the few pure numbers left.
There are two recognized types within the breed, one slightly taller and more robust and the other smaller with more refined confirmation.
Features
Average height 16 hands
Physique
Head is long and heavy with a slightly convex profile
Eyes are large and expressive
Ears are long
Neck is short, muscular and crested
Back is short and broad
Legs are short and sturdy with large, tough joints
Feet are round and well shaped
Traditional Colors
chestnut with flaxen mane & tail | grey | bay | black
Temperament
Stable and kind
Intelligent and docile
Use
Agriculture
Tourism