Intro
Also called the Tory, Toric and the Toriiskaya, the Tori was developed at the at the Tori Stud in Estonia early in the 20th century as a utility horse using Klepper and European halfbred animals.
Origins
Although breeding was controlled, by the 1930’s they required an infusion of Breton blood to eliminate signs of inbreeding. Additionally as a need for sport horses grew, Hanovarian and Trakehner blood was added, creating the Tori Sport horse. Today the two recognized types within the breed are the sporthorse type and the universal type.
Features
Average height 15 – 15.2 hands
Physique
Head is large
Neck is medium in length and fleshy
Back is long and flat
Legs are strong and clean
Traditional Colors
Solid colors
Use
Riding
Draft
Show horse
Helpful Links
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Estonian Horse Breeding Association