{"id":1439,"date":"2010-08-10T18:48:45","date_gmt":"2010-08-10T18:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=1439"},"modified":"2025-01-09T20:16:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T20:16:32","slug":"so-german-coldblood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/so-german-coldblood","title":{"rendered":"South German Coldblood Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

The South German Coldblood is a close relative of the Austrian Noriker<\/a>, as they were both initially established in Bavaria and mountainous areas of Austria.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

The German version was later infused with the blood of Norman<\/a>, Holstein<\/a>, Cleveland Bay<\/a>, Hungarian<\/a>, Clydesdale<\/a> and Oldenburg<\/a> animals. The result was a draft animal was a degree of refinement and quicker, more agile movement. <\/p>\n

Essentially since the original influx of new blood, the South German Draft has been bred pure for the last 150 years. Although some Clydesdale and Belgian<\/a> blood was added after the second World War and later that of Suffolk Punch<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 16 – 16.2 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is medium in size
\nEyes are expressive
\nNeck is strong and medium in length
\nBack is long and broad
\nLegs are strong with good joints
\nHooves are hard and strong<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Generally chestnut<\/a> with a flaxen modifier<\/a> <\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Good natured<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Improving other breeds
\nMilitary
\nPack animal
\nAgriculture
\nForestry<\/p>\n

More Images<\/h3>\n
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Video<\/h3>\n