Intro
Also known as Pfalz Ardenner Kaltblut, the Palatinate Ardennes Coldblood is a variation of the heavy Ardennes draft breed. They come from the Pfalz or Rhineland-Palatinate area of Germany.
Origins
The Ardennes itself is an ancient breed, although this offshoot is relatively young, their studbook being established in 1906. Palatinate Ardennes comes from crosses between various French and Belgian draft animals, although French Ardennais had the most influence on the breed. Even though the studbook for this breed is open accepts a large number of draft bloodlines, as long as they had one registered Pfalz Ardenner parent.
The Palatinate Ardennes was not considered a breed for many years, but rather a type of Ardennes and by the 1970’s their numbers had dwindled. That changed in the 2010’s when a group of enthusiastic breeders dedicated themselves to preserving this versatile breed.
Features
Average height 15-16 hands
Physique
Head is relatively small with broad forehead
Ears are short
Chest is broad
Muscular croup
Deep girth
Hooves are sturdy
Traditional Colors
Most solid colors
Temperament
Gentle and eager
Balanced and kind
Use
Agriculture
Skidding
Driving
Riding
Meat production
Helpful Links
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Pferdezuchtverband Rheinland – Pfalz – Pferdezentrum Saar e.V.
Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V.