Intro
The New Olexandrian Draft is not particularly new anymore and come from a base of Western European cart horses crossed with local mares.
Origins
Breeding began in the mid 19th century when heavier stallions were imported into the Poltava region. These were mainly Belgian Ardennes, but there was also some Belgian Draft and Percheron influence. They were crossed with local mares of various bloodlines.
Notably, the New Alexandrian is used to improve other breeds and adding their genetics routinely helps smaller breeds produce larger and stronger animals. They were named for the New Olexandria Village where the stud was located.
According to the DAD-IS this breed is critical ans as of 2022 there were only 86 left.
Features
Average height 14.8-15.3 hands
Physique
Head is light and dry
Eyes are lively
Neck is long and muscular
Chest is rounded
Withers are wide
Back is wide and long
Hindquarters are wide and muscular
Legs are dry and strong
Mane and tail are thick
Traditional Colors
Dominating colours are red and red-roan, bay and bay-roan.
Generally chestnut, brown, bay or roan
Temperament
Calm and tractable
Use
Draft
Transportation
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