The Ardennes type draft horse is one of the basic foundations of all heavy draft breeds that exist today and they are a true cold-blooded breed.
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Descendant from the Solutrian horse that roamed the Ardennes area during the Paleolithic period, the breed has continued relatively unchanged since the last ice age. These animals were originally shaped by the land and climate, until mankind began to use and develop them for war. Since the days of Julius Caesar they have been used as tireless mounts in a variety of wars and warfare tactics – right into the World Wars of the 20th century.<\/p>\n
Today there are stud books for the Ardennes breed in many different countries throughout Europe and the UK, although they all breed similar animals and accept each others bloodlines.<\/p>\n
Average height 15 – 16 hands
\nHardy with a great deal of endurance
\nVery strong and able animals
\nBuilt thicker than any other draft animal<\/p>\n
Head is heavy and broad with a straight or slightly convex profile
\nEars are small and pointed
\nBody is broad, muscular and compact.
\nLegs are short and sturdy with strong joints
\nFeet are small for the animals size, but well made and strong
\nFeathered fetlocks<\/p>\n
chestnut<\/a> | grey<\/a> | bay<\/a> | roan<\/a> | palomino<\/a> Docile and kind Draft show horse Stud-Book du Cheval de Trait Ardennais<\/a>
\nBlack<\/a> is very rare and not allowed to register<\/p>\nTemperament<\/h3>\n
\nCalm and tolerant disposition<\/p>\nUse<\/h3>\n
\nFarm work<\/p>\nHelpful Links<\/h3>\n
\nArdennais, Union des \u00e9leveurs de chevaux de la race Ardennaise (UECRA)<\/a><\/p>\nMore Images<\/h3>\n
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