Origins
Also called the Tory, Toric & 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 & European halfbred animals. 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 & 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 & fleshy
Back is long & flat
Legs are strong & clean
Traditional Colors
Use
Riding
Draft
Show horse
Helpful Links
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Estonian Animal Breeding Association