Also called Croatian Hladnokrvnjak, Hrvatski Hladnokrvnjak and Croatian Coldblood, the Hladnokrvnjak comes from the northwest and are fairly common in Croatia.
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This is a large draft type horse, bred for heavy agriculture work and meat production. Created by breeding warmblood mares with imported draft studs early in the 19th century, primarily Noriker<\/a>, then later influence by Ardennais<\/a>, Percheron<\/a> and Brabant<\/a>. <\/p>\n Due to environmental factors, different studs tended to produce different types, base on localized needs. Regardless where they were bred, they became quite popular as strong farm horses. Sadly as the 20th century eliminated the need for animals in agriculture the main reason they are bred today is meat and milk production.<\/p>\n Average height 16-17 hands<\/p>\n Head is medium sized and wide with a straight or slightly convex profile Generally bay<\/a> or brown<\/a>, but a small percentage can also be found in black<\/a>, chestnut<\/a> and grey<\/a><\/p>\n Hard working and calm<\/p>\n Meat and Milk productionFeatures<\/h3>\n
Physique<\/h3>\n
\nEars are small
\nEyes are large
\nNeck is arched and high set
\nChest is broad and deep
\nBack is long with well sprung ribs
\nCroup is sloping
\nLegs are strong and moderately feathered
\nHooves are large<\/p>\nTraditional Colors<\/h3>\n
Temperament<\/h3>\n
Use<\/h3>\n
\nRiding horse
\nLogging
\nAgriculture<\/p>\nVideo<\/h3>\n