There is not a coldblooded horse native to Hungary, however during the 18th century draft animals were brought through. These larger and more robust animals were particularly valuable to people in a land filled with lighter animals and were often traded for. These animals became known as the Hungarian Coldblood, Magyar Hidegveru and Hungarian Draft.
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Once the local people began to breed them, two distinct types emerged. the Pinkafo or Pinkafeld which is a large, massive type and the Murakoz which was smaller and more agile. The local farmers prized the animals as they were much better suited to work the land than the smaller native animals and they fought to continue promoting the breed. The Government actually protested the continued breeding programs which persisted well into the 20th century into war time. <\/p>\n
After the second World War a lack of draft animals led to a quick attempt at regenerating stock by importing Belgian and French Ardennais animals. <\/p>\n
Average height 15 – 17 hands<\/p>\n
Head is heavy with a slightly convex profile
\nNeck is short and muscular
\nBack is short and wide
\nChest is well muscled and deep
\nLegs are short and brawny with good joints and feathering
\nHooves tend to be flat
\nMane and tail are rich and thick<\/p>\n