{"id":547,"date":"2010-08-09T03:46:17","date_gmt":"2010-08-09T03:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theequinest.com\/breeds\/?p=547"},"modified":"2025-01-02T17:49:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T17:49:37","slug":"estonian-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theequinest.com\/breeds\/estonian-draft","title":{"rendered":"Estonian Heavy Draft Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Intro<\/h3>\n

Also called Eesti raskeveohobune and Estonian Arden, the Estonian Draft was created with the goal of developing a tough work horse who was easy to keep, even tempered and quick to move. This developing breed was established to meet a growing need for larger horses.
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Origins<\/h3>\n

This breed is a combination of local Estonian Native<\/a> and massive Ardennes<\/a> animals. Unlike most draft breeds, the Estonian Draft is in high demand. There are few pureblood animals left but their agricultural demand will probably change that. <\/p>\n

Features<\/h3>\n

Average height 15-15.2 hands<\/p>\n

Physique<\/h3>\n

Large head
\nShort, muscular neck
\nShort, wide back<\/p>\n

Traditional Colors<\/h3>\n

Can be found in most colors<\/a> and some roan<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperament<\/h3>\n

Calm and reliable<\/p>\n

Use<\/h3>\n

Light agriculture
\nSled horse<\/p>\n

Helpful Links<\/h3>\n

* all links open in a new window<\/small>
\nEstonian Horse Breeding Association<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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