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Intro<\/h3>\n

The Swedish development of the Ardennes breed<\/a> is a rather recent one, spurred by an agricultural boom in the late 19th century that local animals were ill-equipped to handle.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

Breeding began in 1873 when Count C.G. Wrangle imported Ardennes stallions to couple with the local Swedish Country Horse and by 1880 there were Ardennes animals throughout most of southern and central Sweden. The result of the cross proved to be a valuable animal and stud farms were established to continue breeding. The breeding association and stud book was formed in 1901. <\/p>\n

For many years this breed was a dominant force in the country’s horse breeding industry and their careful breeding practices have created a truly pure breed in its own right. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15 – 16 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Head is heavy with a straight profile
\nEyes are relatively small
\nNeck is short and muscular
\nBack is short
\nChest is wide and deep
\nShoulder is sloped and well muscled
\nLegs are short and strong with a little feathering at the fetlocks
\nHooves are broad and round<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

black<\/a> | bay<\/a> | roan<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Sweet tempered and easy to work with<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Draft
\nCarting<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

The Swedish Ardennes Horse Breeding Association<\/a>
\nNordGen<\/a><\/p>\n

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