Intro
The Soviet Heavy Draft is a breed of Russian heavy draft horse with an outdated title. It’s likely they kept the name to distinguish them from the Russian Heavy Draft which was developed independently.
Origins
This breed was developed in the former Soviet Union specifically for heavy agricultural work. Established with Brabant animals crossed with a variety of European draft breeds, they were formally recognized as a breed in 1952.
Features
Average height 15.7-16 hands
Physique
Head has a straight or slightly convex profile
Neck is short
Chest is wide and muscular
Back is wide
Croup is sloping
Belly is rounded
Legs are short and sturdy
Hooves are broad and round
Traditional Colors
Generally chestnut | brown or bay
Temperament
Calm and tractable
Use
Draft work
Agriculture
Meat production
Milk